Wild Animal Sanctuary Rescues Carnivores.
World’s Largest Carnivore Sanctuary Celebrates Rescue of Lambert the Lion & Tasha Joy the Tiger. After Typhoon Devastated Their Island Refuge.
Still makes me mad. This BIG World of ours — an entire planet! And the only hope of saving complete species of our beautiful, so beautiful, fellow animals is to keep them in wildlife sanctuaries. Rescue them from their endangered natural homelands. Breed them so they have captive-born babies. And keep them in what are just extended zoos for Humans to watch them.
But prisons can be refuges. Those sanctuaries are essential…
Here’s breaking news: “No end to the Captive Wildlife Crisis in sight! The Wild Animal Sanctuary of Keenesburg, Colorado is setting up to continue rescuing captive-born large carnivores for decades to come.”
The Sanctuary acquired over 9,000 acres of additional land in 2018. Now it’s going to “formally introduce its vital mission of rescuing animals in need to the broader corporate world.”
On April 25, 2019, the Sanctuary hosted its first-ever “Corporate Celebration.”
“This undeniably unique event was held at the Colorado History Museum in Denver. It gave interested corporations and organizations the chance to witness the Sanctuary’s unparalleled impact on animals’ lives” They reported this in a press release.
It was planned as a meet-and-greet for Sanctuary staff members and corporate counterparts. The highlight of the evening was an “Immersive Experiential Film Exhibit.” It “brought to life the Sanctuary’s current 500+ rescued animals.”
At the time, the Sanctuary’s Director of Public Relations, Kent Drotar, explained made an announcement. “We can hardly wait for the evening’s immersive film and sound experience! We are working with an Emmy Award-winning production company that will in a very dramatic way introduce our animals. And our mission to those who may not know about it in the corporate world.”
Sanctuary Rescues. Highlighting their celebrations was the recent arrivals of Lambert the Lion and Tasha Joy the Tiger.
Lambert and Tasha were the last wild animals at the former Saipan Zoo.
Saipan Zoo owner Frank Aldan said he had been “looking for a new home for the two 15-year old animals since the zoo was destroyed by Typhoon Soudelor in August of 2015.” The zoo has been closed since then. “What was left of the zoo was not fit for animals like them,” he added.
After an exchange of communications with the non-profit sanctuary staff, Aldan said he decided to send the lion and the tiger to Colorado.
Samaritan’s Purse owned its own DC-8 cargo plane. So they offered to transport the animals to the wildlife sanctuary in Colorado.
An evangelical Christian humanitarian organization, Samaritan’s Purse brought relief supplies to Saipan and Tinian after the islands were hit by Typhoon Yutu.
“It breaks my heart to see them leave. But I know they will go to a place where they can socialize with their own kind,” Aldan said. He was referring to Lambert and Tasha Joy. “It’s good that they can be in a sanctuary. Colorado’s one of the largest in the U.S.”
Sanctuary Rescues Staff members from The Wild Animal Sanctuary traveled six days and 13,000 miles in order to rescue the big cats.
Casey Craig, Chief Operations Officer for the Sanctuary, reported the tiger and lion were severely malnourished. But now were able to recover with proper nutrition and medical care. “A bear and leopard had already perished at the zoo, so we were very grateful for this opportunity,” said Craig.
U.S. based Tigers In America helped coordinate numerous parts of the rescue. As well as fund thousands of pounds of fresh food and medical care for the cats. Organization President, William Nimmo, traveled with the rescue team in order to continue coordinating logistics along the route.
Here’s the Good News: Lions and Tigers can live up to 23 years in captivity. So with both of them at 15 years of age, Lambert and Tasha Joy will have the opportunity to join others of their own species. And roam freely during the remaining years of their lives.
I have mixed feelings on this story, yes. But it’s just great knowing that this magnificent lion and beautiful tiger still wander a part of our planet. Long, happy lives, Lambert and Tasha Joy!
“Live Free, Mes Amis!” – Brian Alan Burhoe
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About The Wild Animal Sanctuary: Located near Keenesburg, Colorado, The Wild Animal Sanctuary is the largest nonprofit carnivore sanctuary in the World. With nearly 500 rescued Lions, Tigers, Bears, Wolves, Leopards and other carnivores living in large acreage natural habitats.
It was established in 1980. The Sanctuary operates two locations with more than 10,000 acres. All for abused, abandoned and confiscated carnivores. And specializing in rehabilitating captive wildlife so they can be released into natural habitats. Where they can roam freely and live with others of their own kind.
More information is available at www.wildanimalsanctuary.org.
Wild Animal Sanctuary Rescues Lambert the Lion & Tasha Joy the Tiger after Typhoon
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SOURCE: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, PR Newswire & Civilized Bears. Updated July 3, 2023.
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