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Argentina’s big cats begin relocation to sanctuaries abroad

  • editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)
  • Aug 16, 2026
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Argentina’s big cats begin relocation to sanctuaries abroad
A global animal welfare organization has begun relocating 30 big cats from the former Zoo Luján in Argentina in one of the largest animal moves of its kind.
News Argentina’s big cats begin relocation to sanctuaries abroad A tiger lies in a crate as a Four Paws animal welfare organization member prepares for its transfer from a zoo to a sanctuary in South Africa, in Argentina, Aug. 14, 2026   -   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2026. The Associated Press. All rights reserved By Rédaction Africanews Last updated: 16/08 - 10:23 Animals A global animal welfare organization initiated the relocation of 30 big cats from the former Zoo Luján in Argentina, in one of the largest animal relocations of this kind in history. Following months of preparation by Four Paws, nine tigers and six lions will be relocated to the Lionsrock Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa and the remaining eight tigers and seven lions will be being transferred to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado. While some animals voluntarily entered their transport crates, others required sedation under veterinary supervision. The animals will depart Monday, Aug. 17, via passenger and cargo flights. 27 big cats that were unable to be transported overseas will remain at the former zoo momentarily. Share More About Animals Animal rights animal welfare animal protection wild animals You may also like Algeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires 21 minutes ago 00:56 Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 1 hour ago 01:11 Iran strikes US bases in Jordan in response to US attack, state TV reports 3 hours ago You may also like Algeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires 21 minutes ago 00:56 Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 1 hour ago 01:11 Iran strikes US bases in Jordan in response to US attack, state TV reports 3 hours ago On the same subject NEWS 02:32 An endangered frog living in the middle of South Africa's Cape Town 27/08 - 14:39 NEWS 01:12 Four arrested as Elephant deaths in Kenya’s Amboseli ecosystem rise to 18 24/08 - 12:44 NO COMMENT 01:00 King’s Swan Upping on the Thames shows healthy cygnets but rising litter 14/07 - 09:27 NEWS 02:21 Kenya 'Birdman' is internet hit but worries health officials 07/07 - 22:00 NO COMMENT 02:00 Frozen feasts and cool pools help Rome zoo animals survive heatwave 26/06 - 23:34 SCI TECH 00:06 Kenya Wildlife Service announce plans for relocation of Nairobi Animal Orphanage 05/06 - 18:11 More stories 01:25 General Abdourahamane Tchiani Calm returns to Niger's capital one day after failed army mutiny 6 hours ago 01:02 Coup Vote counting underway in Guinea-Bissau referendum that could expand presidential powers 5 hours ago 00:56 United Kingdom Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 1 hour ago

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