
ADI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, SOUTH AFRICA
Pictures of the new Animal Defenders International Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa. We bought 42 large indigenous trees for the new sanctuary. These pictures are of the tree planting at ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa that will be home to rescued lions from circuses closing down around the world.
These are some pictures from the circus rescue in Guatelama. Jan Creamer and Tim Phillips from ADI are in Guatemala rescuing animals in the circuses that have been closed down. The animals have nowhere to go, and ADI is finding homes for them. The lions will be flown to South Africa to stay in ADI’s new Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa.
“The hybrid cats are enjoying the creative perches and structures specially built for them in their beautiful new habitat by the volunteers at WildCat Ridge Sanctuary in Oregon – project funded by Trees for Tigers”
“The outdoor play area in the hybrid cat habitat has been expanded to include a second tier of perches, catwalks and bamboo bridge connecting the right and left sides. The two Vine Maple trees provide lots of places for the cats to hide, play and sleep in this “mini forest” habitat. Beautiful finish work and creativity at this sanctuary.
CLEVELAND AMORY BLACK BEAUTY RANCH
Primate Habitat Renovations in 2020
Our new project with Black Beauty Ranch includes upgrades to the Lar Gibbon habitat, the capuchin habitat and new in-ground pools for Tibor and Sammi, two American black bears. Here are the “before” pictures of the habitats. Stay tuned for wonderful things to come!
The Wildcat Sanctuary
For 2019, Trees for Tigers is funding two bunker/mound features in two new enclosures at WildCat Ridge Sanctuary. In addition, two large trees native to Oregon are being provided (one Big Leaf Maple and one Northern Red Oak). The cats soon to be residents will be enjoying low horizontal branches to climb onto in the next few years.
Leopard “Shadow” looking in the mirror of his “Looky Lou” toy
Skywalks for Bobcats Claud and Benson
“The 5-Wild” will be getting new specially-designed rock caves providing privacy and perching spots.
The bobcat and lynx at The Wildcat Sanctuary are enjoying the skywalks and rock caves that were built by the interns with materials provided by Trees for Tigers.
Rock caves and catwalks being constructed for bobcats and Canadian Lynx
The Wildcat Sanctuary, Minnesota
KEEPERS OF THE WILD
Bowie the tiger and Mazi the lion were part of the Big Cat Trio that was rescued from a back yard on a private property in rural Nevada. They are loving life at Keepers of the Wild and have new platforms provided by Trees for Tigers.
Trees for Tigers provided funds for a barn and shade complex for Hodor and Hoover, camels at Keepers of the Wild.
Hoover
I am a 15-year-old two-humped Bactrian camel. Recently, I lived in the Scottsdale area as someone’s pet, until they passed away. Then I came to live at Keepers of the Wild sanctuary in Valentine, AZ. Now I share a large natural enclosure with a Dromedary camel named Hodor. I had never seen another camel before in my life until I met Hodor. We like to eat a variety of foods, including alfalfa and orchard grasses, apples and carrots. Hodor and I plan on living long, happy, and healthy lives, as we camels can live up to 50 years. We are grateful to Trees for Tigers for building us a big barn, which we call “Casa Camelot,” and a big shade complex where we can eat our meals and get out of the sun whenever we want. We are getting along well together too!
Hodor
Hodor, the Dromedary Camel, belonged to a loving owner and was well taken care of at home. One time the 9-year-old camel was sent “on location” for a photo opportunity when he became interested in a bouquet of flowers that a human model was holding. He went to take a bite of the flowers and accidentally bit the model. So Hodor found a wonderful home at Keepers of the Wild.
Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary
Trees for Tigers provided much habitat enrichment at Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary including topsoil in several habitats, Austrian Pine trees, climbing platforms, rope for scratching posts, and a giant swing.
More Austrian Pine trees, a new pool and Sundara’s favorite toy, the Tipsy Tom.