Royal Family to take first steps to Freedom
Our family of extremely rare white lions is about to be released into the wild in a step which we hope will save their ‘species’ from being condemned to captivity.
White lioness Zihra, her mate Mandla and their three one-year-old cubs - sons Zukhara and Matsienge and daughter Nebu - are due to be freed in South Africa within the next few days. They were each knocked out with an anaesthetic recently so that scientists could collar the big cats. This will help track the pride across the savannah in the future.
The pride known as the 'Royal family' will be released into a 1,000 hectare reserve in the Timbavati region. It contains plentiful prey including zebra, kudu, waterbuck, eland, nyala, bushbuck, warthog and wildebeest.
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Exclusive opportunity for GWLT supporters
18th May 2010After much interest and numerous requests from friends and supporters to participate directly in the project and visit the white lions in person, the GWLT is offering an exclusive opportunity for participants to volunteer at the TSAU Centre for White Lion...
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High profile supporters
Geri Halliwell
"I'm very proud to be supporting the Global White Lion Protection Trust. There is nothing more important for an animal than being in its natural habitat and the charity does an unbelievable job ensuring that this is possible for the white lions. They are extraordinary, beautiful creatures and I feel passionate about ensuring their conservation."
Barney the Dinosaur creator Sheryl Leach
More info
If you would like to find out more about the white lions and how you can help, or if you would like to be notified when this site is complete, please email
Jennifer.pearce@remarkablegroup.co.uk
or call 01962 893 893
