Born in 2006 across multiple litters - lions Genghes (M), Khan (M), Thandi (F), Shamelle (F), Malika (F), Son (F), Fiona (F), Bridgette (F), Scratchy (F), Kyla (F), Sahara (F), Didi (F), Tokkelos (F) and Limpy (F) were hand raised by the previous owner after being taken away from their mothers and used for cub petting and the canned hunting industry before FOUR PAWS bought over the property along with the pride of two males and 12 females, giving them a second chance at life at the newly established, LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary 

To ensure their well-being, some of the lions had to be moved to different enclosures. While Thandi, Shamelle, Malika, and Son remained together, others like Tokkelos and Limpy were relocated to special care units. 

Sadly, the pride has suffered great losses over the years. Lions like Genghes, Scratchy, Sahara, Didi, Khan, Fiona, Bridgette and Kyla have since passed away, many due to degenerative diseases and cancers brought on by their improper upbringing.

Today, Limpy, Thandi, Shamelle, Malika, and Son are free from the cruelty they once faced. At LIONSROCK, they can live without exploitation, receiving proper nutrition, medical care, and the chance to express natural behaviours under the African sun at their forever home.