The spookiest time of year is nearly upon us once again, and that means pumpkin fun for our lion and tiger residents at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary (ADIWS), South Africa. Most of the big cats at ADIWS were rescued from horrific conditions in circuses where they were forced to perform. I am pleased to say there are NO MORE TRICKS – ONLY TREATS – and you can be part of the fun!

​​​Our rescued lions and tigers roam huge natural habitats of several acres – we give them a life as close to nature as possible. But they are clever, very playful and love extra fun and games including catnip sacks and punchbags, watermelons, boxes, and at this time of year they love their pumpkins. This enrichment is vital for keeping our inquisitive and playful residents mentally and physically stimulated.

We will never forget how Ruben loved playing with pumpkins and you can see him and the other residents happily playing with their pumpkin treats in last year’s video here.

It costs an average of £1,500 / $1,800 each month per animal for food, care, veterinary, maintenance and security. That’s £50 / $60 per day. So, this year we are asking for something with each pumpkin donation, to go towards each resident’s care.

• Pumpkin Sponsor – £10 / $12 – covers the cost of a pumpkin and a contribution towards a lion or tiger’s care.
• ‘Golden’ Pumpkin Sponsor – £50 / $64 – provides one pumpkin and one full day of care for a resident.
• ‘One-For-All’ Pumpkin Sponsor – £186 / $232.50 – a pumpkin and care contribution for every lion and tiger at ADIWS.

If we can raise enough, we can keep the cats entertained with pumpkins and enrichment through to the end of the year.

Help with a donation today and I’ll be reporting back on the fun and games you’ve made possible in the coming weeks.​​​

To sponsor a pumpkin for a lion or tiger: Donate £, Euros, Rand I Donate US $, CA $