Two Circus Lions Step On A Grass For The First Time
It’s always heartbreaking to see an animal kept in a cage, let alone a majestic lion. But unfortunately there are still so many circuses in the world, where these magnificent wild cats are forced to live that way. it was all over, after a dedicated team managed to rescue them and offer them the chance to roam freely. The moment when the two lions touch the grass for the first time is simply exciting.
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For over eight years, Tarzan and Tanya were forced to lead miserable lives in a Guatemala-based circus. The two huge cats were kept in tiny cages and weren’t treated well for all of these years. Fortunately, Animal Defenders International (ADI) – a global animal welfare group – got their story and rushed to save them.
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Although these giants are generally fearless, both were so scared and confused when Jan and Tim, the president and vice president of ADI, went to save them. They had endured a very hard and sad life that left scars deep in their hearts, and even on their bodies. And these show just how neglected these adorable creatures were.
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Fortunately, after a lot of years of sad living, Tanya and Tarzan were finally taken to a rehab center, before being taken to their new home, a sanctuary in South Africa. Once there, the two had the chance to walk on the grass for the first time and it was a beautiful moment to behold.
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