EXPLOITED AT EVERY LIFE STAGE
Right now, there are between 8,000 and 10,000 lions, possibly more, living in distressing small enclosures across over 350 commercial captive lion facilities in South Africa.
The grim fate of adult lions deemed too old or dangerous for tourism interactions is alarming. They may be shot in canned hunting activities, a tragic end to a lifetime of cruelty and exploitation. To make matters worse, their bones are often kept by the commercial captive facility, while some are illegally exported for traditional Asian medicine.
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Sources reported disturbing practices in "off-grid" commercial captive lion facilities in South The commercial captive lion industry tarnishes SA's reputation as a wildlife conservation leader and tourism destination. Let's promote #PrideNotCruelty and end this harmful industry. Let's work toward a future where all South African lions are wild.
The commercial captive lion industry threatens South Africa’s reputation as a leader in wildlife conservation as well as a responsible tourism destination with iconic wild lions. We advocate for #PrideNotCruelty. Protect our wildlife.
Commercial captive lion facilities are unnecessary with so many opportunities for responsible tourism in national parks and reserves in South Africa. Promote #PrideNotCruelty and experience the beauty of lions in the wild.
With abundant national parks and reserves, commercial captive lion facilities for tourism are unnecessary. South Africa offers diverse opportunities to observe widllife in their natural habitat, where they belong. It's time for #PrideNotCruelty and responsible tourism. Support wildlife conservation and experience the beauty of lions in the wild.