A lion is coming out of its shelter at a sanctuary

Will you help give Mannie the future he deserves?

Fund Mannie's first year of care in sanctuary

For six long years, Mannie knew only noise, loneliness and confinement. Born in a theme park and rejected by his father, Mannie has never known the warmth of his mother’s care beyond infancy. Instead, he has been kept in isolation, with no contact with others of his kind.

Now, for the first time in his life, Mannie is safe

Thanks to kind supporters, Mannie was moved to a peaceful sanctuary in South Africa where he finally has space to move, grass under his paws, and the chance to begin a more natural life. But this first year is critical.

Mannie is still adjusting to his new surroundings. He’ll need time, care and close support to recover from the trauma of captivity and start building the confidence to behave like the lion he was meant to be.

By donating today, you could help cover vet care to keep Mannie healthy and monitor his recovery, provide the nutritious meals he needs to rebuild strength, and support the upkeep of his spacious new enclosure so he can explore safely. It could also help fund the expert care needed to prepare him for a careful introduction to two other rescued lions—giving him the chance to form bonds for the first time in his life.

Your gift will not only help Mannie—it will also support animals like him, rescued from cruelty and now safe in sanctuaries that depend on public generosity.

Please help Mannie take his first real steps toward a better life

Pictured: Lion Mannie's export box on a trailer.

Here is the difference your donation could make:

🦁 £5 could pay for a week of veterinary care, ensuring Mannie’s wellbeing as he adjusts to his new home

🦁 £8 could feed Mannie for a day, vital for building his strength after years in captivity

🦁 £12 could help to pay for crucial maintenance to Mannie’s vast enclosure, ensuring he is safe while exploring

🦁 £25 could support Mannie’s veterinary care, food, and enclosure upkeep — giving him the best chance to bond with the two lionesses

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An example of a large enclosure at The Lions Foundation in South Africa, which shows the scale of space Mannie will eventually have to roam

Mannie has already lost too much time.

Help us give Mannie the life he deserves

With 700 hectares of natural habitat, for the first time Mannie will feel the sun on his back, grass beneath his paws, and the presence of other lions nearby. For the first time, he will know what it means to be a lion.

Help Mannie

We will use your donation where the need is greatest to protect animals, like those featured in this appeal, from cruelty and suffering.

Image credits: Images are by The Lions Foundation