Fund Mannie's first year of care in sanctuary
Donate nowCan you give Mannie the sanctuary he deserves?
For years, Lion Mannie lived alone at a theme park in the Netherlands, confined indoors with only a small outdoor space. He had no companionship, little stimulation, and constant noise. Thanks to kind supporters, Mannie has now arrived safely at a sanctuary in South Africa. But he still needs help to cover his first year of care.
Born in captivity 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.
This is not the life a lion is meant to live.
Thanks to our kind supporters, Mannie has now moved to a sanctuary in South Africa. For the first time, he has space to roam, the chance to bond with another lion, and—most importantly—the care and respect every lion deserves.
Pictured: Lion Mannie's export box on a trailer.
By donating today, you could fund:
🦁 Nutritional food to help Mannie build up his strength
🦁 Maintaining Mannie’s 1.5 hectare enclosure
🦁 Expert veterinary care to help him recover and thrive in his new home
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 MannieMannie's journey to a better life is only just beginning
With the right care, he can heal, grow stronger, and finally experience the life he was meant to have.
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