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Drakenstein Lion Park was established in 1998 to provide lions in distress with sanctuary, where they could live in safety, free from abuse and persecution, and be treated with the compassion and respect they deserved.

The Park is situated in the scenic Cape Winelands and comprises of 50 acres of sprawling lion habitat.

The Park is actively involved in improving the quality of life of lions in captivity, locally as well as internationally, either by offering these animals a lifetime home or working in conjunction with other animal welfare organizations to secure a safe future for individual animals in dire need.

The Park is not involved in commercial breeding or trade and offers lifetime care to all of it's animals. All the animals brought to the Park are captive bred / hand reared and cannot be rehabilitated to the wild. The animals at the Park are assured a chance of living out their natural lives in an enriched and safe environment.

Ares Arrives Safely!

After being rescued from appalling conditions in a French circus and 10 months of veterinary treatment to get him strong enough to travel, Ares finally arrived at the sanctuary on 10-02-2010.

To read more, click here

Pending Rescue!

Brutus has suffered terrible abuse at the hands of circus owners. His claws were pulled out and his jaw broken by a brutal beating.

To help Brutus find sanctuary, click here

Join our Volunteer Program!

Become a part of our team of dedicated animal care givers and experience the day to day running of a lion sanctuary, working for the animals and not with them. Click here to learn more ...