#1 Magic moments 2020: The January arrival of 17 #lions & #tigers #rescued from #circuses in Guatemala at the #ADIWildlifeSanctuary in South Africa, marked more than just a wonderful new life for those animals. It meant animal circuses had been eliminated in another country. 
During #ADI’s grueling 18-month operation to enforce the ban, we faced threats, mobs & abuse & finally had to quickly evacuate & relocate the temporary rescue center.
The flight was beset with difficulties – countries refusing landing permits, extra costs, & special security measures at the temporary rescue center, gave us a very long haul with stops in Mexico, Belgium & aircraft change in Qatar for the final flight to Johannesburg.
Incredibly, flying at that time turned out to be our luckiest break – just a few weeks after we got the animals out of Guatemala, the #coronavirus #pandemic arrived & the world locked down. Being stuck in Guatemala during the pandemic would have been a terrifying prospect.
Instead, a wonderful #newlife began in January, the height of the South African summer, for #tigers Itza, Max, Stripes, Sombra, Lupe, Bimbi, Kumal, Sasha, Jade, Luna, Sun, and Moon, and #lions Tarzan, Tanya, Sasha, Kimba and Tomas. With you, we did it. #animalrescue
A huge #thankyou to all of the #ADI supporters who helped this #rescue, continue to support the #animals, and who cheered us on during the tough times of #OperationLiberty.
Find out more about the #ADIWildlifeSanctuary and how to support the lifetime care of our #lions and #tigers adiwildlifesanctuary.org.za
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