Lion Romeo at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in Bethlehem, South Africa.

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LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in Bethlehem, Free State, South Africa, is a FOUR PAWS sanctuary and permanent home to more than 80 rescued big cats, including lions, tigers, and leopards. Rescued from circuses, zoos, private ownership, and conflict zones around the world, these animals now live in a safe, spacious, and natural environment where they can thrive and enjoy lifelong care.

Opening Hours

Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Our guided tour will give you fascinating facts and details about our rescued big cats

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Address

LIONSROCK, Farm Kleinbloemhof, Bethlehem, 9700

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Dolf

Born on 1 July, Dolf is loving towards and protective of those he’s closest to, but with a tendency to growl and retreat when a stranger ...

Nikola

For Nikola, the finer things in life truly are free, and his enrichment activities bring him endless joy. Whether he's spending time with ...

Romeo

Meet Romeo, a white lion known for his sweet and sensitive demeanour. His sensitivity extends to his choice of companions, as he ...

Kassala

Confident and playful, Kassala adores her older sisters and spends her days running, wrestling, napping in the sun, and shredding hessian ...

Rudo

Meet Rudo, a dapper young lion who enjoys playing ball, taking long naps in the sun with his belly to the sky, and giving his brother Kali ...

Shevar

Shevar is playful and friendly. He enjoys the regular sensory enrichment he receives which stimulates his natural instincts. He loves ...

Sharukh

Sharukh is playful and friendly. He enjoys the regular sensory enrichment he receives which stimulates his natural instincts. He loves ...

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Argentina Big Cat Rescue Mission

A new chapter for thirty big cats from former Zoo Luján

15 Rescued Big Cats Arrive Safely at LIONSROCK

Lions and tigers rescued from Argentina begin their new lives under the care of FOUR PAWS in South Africa

International Rescue Effort Spanning Three Continents

30 lions and tigers travel from Argentina to South Africa and the United States

Lions Dolf (right), Ellie (middle) and Roman (left) at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

A Second Chance that Lasts a Lifetime

Four years after their rescue, the Romania Five show why sanctuaries matter

Lion Moody at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

A Pride on the Move at LIONSROCK

A carefully planned operation sees 11 rescued Sudan lions safely settle into a new enclosure

Lionesses Luna (middle); Elsa(left) and Gasira (right) at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in Bethlehem, South Africa

18 Years Since the Rescue of the Braila Lions

From neglect and exploitation in Romania to lifelong care at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

White Lion Romeo Marks Two Years at LIONSROCK

One of the sanctuary’s tallest residents thrives years after his rescue from a life in the circus

Lion Nikola at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in Bethlehem, South Africa.

Two Years On: Lion Nikola Thrives at LIONSROCK

Confiscated after illegal private keeping and rehabilitated in Europe, Nikola now thrives in the quiet grasslands outside Bethlehem

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