News & Updates

We are extremely saddened to share that we recently had to say goodbye to our beloved 16-year-old lion Louga, at our sanctuary in South Africa.

Our Big Cat Sanctuary at Shamwari Private Game Reserve has been officially recognised for its exceptional standards as a sanctuary by global body GFAS.

Our team has played a vital role in an international scientific conference in Kenya – a ground-breaking exploration of development, conservation and climate change.

Born Free Junior Ambassador, 12-year-old Thea, explains why she has chosen to challenge herself this year to raise vital funds for wildlife, and why you should consider it too!

You are invited to step up for lion conservation this August and walk 23,000 steps – register today for our roarsome annual charity challenge!

An incredible 23,945 school pupils joined Sir Michael for a live reading from classic children’s novel The Butterfly Lion, at our webinar last month. Education Officer Charlie Smith reports.

South Africa’s Cabinet has approved policies put forward by the Minister of Forests, Fisheries and the Environment that include ending intensive lion breeding and the intensive management and captive breeding of rhinos for commercial purposes.

Bill to ban trophy imports passes its second stage in the House of Commons.

Watch Tsar and Jamil's journey from Natuurhulpcentrum in Belgium, to their first steps on South African soil at Shamwari Big Cat Sanctuary.

Born into captivity, mistreated, malnourished, and rescued at the outbreak of war, we are delighted to announce that our ‘Ukraine Lions’ have finally found safety and sanctuary in their forever home in South Africa.