| We always ensure that our budget can absorb the costs associated with caring for our animals. This ensures the long term viability of the Park and financial security for our animals. Every now and again, we are faced with projects that we have not anticipated in our budget, or that are of such a magnitude that we need to ask for help. |
Current Project - New Lion Camps Drakenstein Lion Park has been operating as a genuine sanctuary for lions in need since inception in 1998 and is one of only a very few facilities in South Africa where displaced lions can be rehomed to. We are currently inundated with pleas to provide a lifetime home to numerous lions in desperate need, but can only do so with YOUR help! We need to raise R100 000.00 so that we can complete the construction of another three new lion camps. Below are pictures of just a few of the lions we have been asked to provide a lifetime home to! You can help us save some of these lions, so that they can live out their lives in an environment where they are treated with compassion and respect. |
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Current
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Project: New lion camps Status: Ongoing We have recently built three new lion camps, one of which is already in use by three lions rescued from a circus! We are currently inundated with pleas to provide a lifetime home to numerous lions in desperate need, but can only do so with YOUR help! We need to raise R100 000.00 so that we can complete the construction of another three new lion camps. |
Project: Lion Platforms Status: Ongoing We have installed raised platforms that the lions can climb (and sleep) on and they have proved very popular with the lions. We would like to install another four platforms at a cost of R 1 500.00 each. Many thanks to Irma Keller (Germany) for sponsoring a platform. Many thanks to Peter and Sue Wilkins (UK) for sponsoring a platform. Many thanks to Dianne Kerr (Canada) for sponsoring a platform. Many thanks to John and James Bathgate for sponsoring a platform. Many thanks to Carolina Wilkinson (www.safaritalk.net) for sponsoring a platform. Many thanks to Andy Mcdermott for sponsoring a platform. |
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Project: Infrastructure for New Land Status: Target Achieved We need to put all the necessary infrastructure in place, which includes water supply, pathways, fire breaks etc. |
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Project: Perimeter Fence for New Land Status: Target Achieved We need to clear a fence line and erect a perimeter fence around this new property. Completion of this phase was made possible by the Marchig Animal Welfare Trust. |
Project: Clearing and Landscaping of New Land Status: Target Achieved The new area needs to be cleared to enable us to start construction on new lion camps. Completion of this phase was made possible by the Marchig Animal Welfare Trust, Ray and Elizabeth Dalcher and Mike Dooley. |
Project: Feed Trailer Status: Target Achieved Due to our ever increasing number of lions, feeding has become a logistical nightmare with regards to the practical issue of carrying the food to the lions, we need a custom made trailer to tow behind our 4 wheeler. This trailer will be used to transport the large volume of meat to the lions at feeding time. Many thanks to Johan Lategan for providing the material and building our trailer free of charge. |
Project: Meat Storage - Freezers Status: Target Achieved The increase in the number of lions we provide sanctuary for has create a logistical problem with regard to meat storage. We currently make use of 5 large chest freezers.We ideally need two additional chest freezers. The projected costs for two freezers are R 2 900 each. Many thanks to Fransje van Riel and family for donating a chest freezer. |
Project: Mobile
Firefighting Unit
Status: Target Achieved Due to our rural location and the fact that our lion camps are filled with natural vegetation, we face the constant threat of bush fires in summer months. We require a portable firefighting unit to ensure the safety of our animals. We have calculated the costs in manufacturing such a unit and have arrived at the sum of R 4813.08. Due to the generosity of the following persons, we managed to raise the sum of R 5152.34. Excess funds were used to purchase additional fire hoses for use around the Park. Mark Schotlz and Family, Margaret Cambell, Neil Viljoen and Dolf & Sylvia Horneman. Special thanks also to Chainsaw and Lawnmower Services, for building the unit free of charge.
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Project: Two Way Radio's Status: Target Achieved To ensure the efficient and professional running of the Park we require two additional 2 way radio's. Many thanks to CLUB TRAVEL for their kind donation of 2 radio's. |