ADI’s Record Breaking Pride of Lions One Step Closer to Flight to Freedom

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ADI’s Record Breaking Pride of Lions One Step Closer to Flight to Freedom


The cub in his ADI enclosure, has been cleared by veterinarian Mel Richardson and is awaiting final rescue to the USA. Please help to bring him home - visit: www.savethelionsappeal. com (Photo: Business Wire)

Press Release Source: Animal Defenders International On Monday February 14, 2011, 1:05 pm EST

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Lion Ark of Animal Defenders International (ADI), the leading animal protection organization that works globally for the protection of animals, moved a step closer to take off today when ADI’s vet cleared all 25 lions as being fit to travel.

Operation Lion Ark is scheduled to take off from Bolivian soil on Wednesday 16th February, taking the lions on a journey of a lifetime to a huge, state of the art, 80-acre facility being constructed in Colorado. This will be the biggest rescue and airlift of lions ever seen.

When rescued by ADI, some of the lions were extremely malnourished, stressed and traumatized by their experiences. But with attention by vet Mel Richardson, and affection, patience and understanding provided by the ADI team, the lions’ transformation has been remarkable. And their condition will continue to improve as their rehabilitation continues.

Jan Creamer, ADI President, said: “We rescued these animals from the most deplorable conditions from circuses throughout Bolivia and now we are counting down to their final flight to freedom.

“We found many in very poor condition and as soon as we got them back to the safety of our compound work began in earnest on their rehabilitation.

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