Argentina’s big cats begin relocation to sanctuaries abroad

NewsArgentina’s big cats begin relocation to sanctuaries abroadA 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 reservedBy Rédaction AfricanewsLast updated: 16/08 - 10:23AnimalsA 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.ShareMore About Animals Animal rights animal welfare animal protection wild animals You may also likeAlgeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires 21 minutes ago00:56Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 1 hour ago01:11Iran strikes US bases in Jordan in response to US attack, state TV reports 3 hours agoYou may also likeAlgeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires 21 minutes ago00:56Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 1 hour ago01:11Iran strikes US bases in Jordan in response to US attack, state TV reports 3 hours agoOn the same subjectNEWS02:32An endangered frog living in the middle of South Africa's Cape Town 27/08 - 14:39NEWS01:12Four arrested as Elephant deaths in Kenya’s Amboseli ecosystem rise to 18 24/08 - 12:44NO COMMENT01:00King’s Swan Upping on the Thames shows healthy cygnets but rising litter 14/07 - 09:27NEWS02:21Kenya 'Birdman' is internet hit but worries health officials 07/07 - 22:00NO COMMENT02:00Frozen feasts and cool pools help Rome zoo animals survive heatwave 26/06 - 23:34SCI TECH00:06Kenya Wildlife Service announce plans for relocation of Nairobi Animal Orphanage 05/06 - 18:11More stories01:25General Abdourahamane TchianiCalm returns to Niger's capital one day after failed army mutiny 6 hours ago01:02CoupVote counting underway in Guinea-Bissau referendum that could expand presidential powers 5 hours ago00:56United KingdomNotting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 1 hour agoRead the full article at Africanews