26 May 2026 – Our beautiful lioness, Zakara, recently needed emergency veterinary care after swelling and irritation appeared around her face and ear. Since the wildfire, Zakara and Jade have been safely staying with our trusted partners at The Lions Foundation in Bela-Bela, where they have been cared for with so much love, patience and […]
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On Thursday, 24 April 2025, the Panthera Africa family gathered at Stardust in Cape Town for an unforgettable evening to celebrate a decade of passion, purpose, and pride. The event was not only a celebration of our 10-year journey, but also a fundraiser to support the animals that call Panthera Africa home — and what
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2025 marks a monumental milestone for Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary—our 10-year anniversary! Over the past decade, we have dedicated ourselves to rescuing, protecting, and providing a forever home for big cats in need. None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of our incredible community, and we are beyond excited to
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Panthera Africa NPC Safely Relocates Four Rescued Jackals to Their New Forever Home, Providing a More Natural, Enriched Environment for Their Future STANFORD – January 31, 2025 – Panthera Africa is proud to announce the successful relocation of four rescued jackals to their new forever home at our sanctuary in Stanford, Western Cape. This carefully
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We are extremely saddened to share that we have had to say goodbye to our precious rescued lioness Cora, just a few short weeks after losing her sister and lifelong companion Alpha. Born into the zoo industry, Alpha and her sister Cora lived in cramped conditions for many years at Pena Escrita Zoo, in southern
So often we think in order to love and be connected we physically need to be with that animal. The last two weeks on the road through South Africa I have realised that if you love an animal and you share a bond – distance and separation is never a factor. Achilles my lion passed
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Panthera Africa’s First Annual Fundraising Golf Day We are thrilled to announce Panthera Africa’s first annual Fundraising Golf Day, which will take place on 3 September 2024 at the prestigious Arabella Golf Estate. This exciting event promises a fantastic day of golf, thrilling prizes, and the opportunity to support our beloved big cats. Event Details:
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Panthera Africa Proud to Join ATTA For Action: Championing Conservation, Education, Development, and Climate Action 2 August 2024 – Stanford – Panthera Africa is excited to announce its membership with ATTA For Action, a distinguished network dedicated to advancing conservation, education, and sustainable development worldwide. This partnership underscores Panthera Africa’s unwavering commitment to protecting our
Can you believe the first month of 2024 has already passed and we are well on our way to another intense, great, challenging, fun, purposeful and loving year! I feel this month has gifted all of these emotions already, and somehow I feel I floated (relatively) calmly with the currents, managed to stay centered, focused
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STANFORD, November 2023 – Panthera Africa, a big cat sanctuary in Stanford, Western Cape, celebrates the successful rehabilitation and release of local wildlife ensuring that three African wildcats, five bat-eared foxes, and a caracal kitten have been returned to the wild. Three African wildcat kittens were the first successful rescue in January 2022. They were
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