…Researched and contributed by Henry George.
The Lion Park, a wildlife sanctuary located in East London, Eastern Cape, has recently announced its permanent closure after operating for over two decades.
The management of The Lion Park took to their official Facebook page to share the sad news and expressed their gratitude to the people of East London for their support over the past twenty years.
This announcement has left numerous animal lovers devastated as they were fond of visiting the sanctuary and spending time with the animals.
The statement also mentioned that while some animals would be relocated to other parks or sanctuaries, most of them would remain in their current location.
The Lion Park assured the public that they would still be active in animal rescue and remain involved in the vervet monkey rescue.
Until the end of April, the park will continue to operate on weekends only (Saturday and Sunday).
Recent visitors and animal lovers have expressed their sadness over the closure of The Lion Park, sharing their fond memories and experiences at the sanctuary.
They also wished the management and staff well in their future endeavors and expressed their hope that the animals would continue to be well taken care of.
The announcement of the sanctuary’s closure has sparked a sense of nostalgia among those who have visited the park and has left them heartbroken.
The closure of The Lion Park is a loss not only for the people of East London but also for the entire country as it provided a unique experience for animal lovers and visitors alike.
However, it is important to respect the decision of the management and hope that the animals will be well looked after in their new homes.