SHAMWARI BIG CAT RESCUE CENTRES
Animals: lions / leopards
Established: 1999 & 2006
Work: welfare & captivity / education / rescue & care
Managed by: Born Free and Shamwari Game Reserve
We operate two sanctuaries in Shamwari Game Reserve – the Julie Ward Centre (est. 1999) and the Jean Byrd Centre (est. 2006) – to provide lifetime care for lions and leopards rescued from zoos, circuses and other captive environments. An education centre also allows local children and other visitors to learn about South Africa’s wildlife and the importance of conservation.
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