Three Young Lions From ‘Tiger King’ Zoo Have Just Been Rehomed At A Colorado Sanctuary
Among the lions to be given a new home is Nala, who was described as “lethargic, depressed and thin”, when the USDA inspected the zoo earlier this year.
Animal rights campaigners are celebrating another victory against the infamous ‘Tiger King’ zoo, as three more of its lions have been rehomed.
The juvenile lions have left the infamous G.W. Exotic Animal Park, in Oklahoma, and are now living at nonprofit The Wild Animal Sanctuary (TWAS) in Colorado.
Among the rescued lions is Nala, who suffers from severe lameness in one of her hind legs. A recent video posted by PETA shows Nala repeatedly falling over, as she tries to walk.
Earlier this summer, the G.W. Park was visited by USDA inspectors, who made a series of shocking discoveries.
In their report, inspectors made specific reference to Nala, who they described as “lethargic, depressed and thin, unable to get out of the mud even when prompted and breathing rapidly and shallowly”. Her condition was so bad that inspectors ordered the G.W. Park to seek urgent veterinary care for Nala.
The park’s animal license was subsequently suspended by USDA, and in August, the park closed down with immediate effect.
Founded by Joe Exotic in 1999, the G.W. Park had been under the ownership of his former business partner, Jeff Lowe, since 2016.
This recent rescue is the latest collaboration between PETA and TWAS, who had earlier legally confiscated 45 tigers and three bears from the G.W. Park. These previously exploited and captive animals can now enjoy a newfound freedom at the sanctuary, a 720-acre site that is home to over 500 large carnivores.
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