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Troubled New Zealand Animal Sanctuary Puts Down Two Lions, Fate of Five More Uncertain
A beleaguered wildlife park in New Zealand has announced it was forced to humanely kill two of its older lions, with the destiny of the remaining five lions still unclear, following economic struggles.
The private wildlife reserve in the northern town of Whangārei shut down over the weekend.
In a online update, the establishment indicated that its owner had put the property up for sale in August, and the group of seven lions, ranging from 18 and 21 years old, would be euthanised “following a challenging decision made by the property owner.”
“No viable alternatives remained. The team and I are deeply saddened,” stated the sanctuary’s operator.
“Although it might potentially continue as a lion park under fresh proprietors, such a outcome would require not only the acquisition of the property but significant capital investment,” the manager added.
In a subsequent update, the sanctuary verified that two of its lions had been humanely killed.
“Yesterday we said goodbye two of our lions, both of whom had grave illnesses that were incurable and were deteriorating. These decisions were made with utmost compassion and consideration,” the manager said.
However, there was a “flicker of optimism” for the remaining five lions, which the sanctuary had earlier indicated would be euthanised.
“A handful of parties have expressed interest in purchasing the establishment and maintaining care for the lions. Although the timeframe is tight and the conditions remain uncertain, we are doing our utmost to investigate this opportunity and maintain optimism.”
Relocating the lions to another facility was not a “practical or humane option” due to their elderly status, the quantity of animals involved, and their specialized requirements.
The sanctuary’s updates were filled with messages from members of the public, pleading for a reprieve for the surviving lions, while past workers expressed desire that the park would review the decision to euthanise them.
The director mentioned that alongside the sympathetic words and words of condolence, she had also been subjected to menacing and insulting comments.
“This is profoundly disturbing,” she commented. “We understand that emotions are high, but we ask for consideration and courtesy as we manage this heartbreaking predicament.”
The landowner refused to comment.
The government department indicated that the determination to euthanise the big cats rested with the proprietors, and that it had been informed of the plan.
A senior official explained that euthanasia had to be carried out ethically, and in line with wildlife regulations.
“An regulatory officer will be on location to verify this is done correctly,” the official noted. “We are confident that the operation continues to meet its animal welfare and security responsibilities.”
The sanctuary achieved a degree of notoriety in the early 2000s when it was shown on a television show about a famous animal trainer.
However, it rapidly encountered difficulties. In 2009, a handler was fatally attacked by a white tiger while cleaning its enclosure.
The sanctuary frequently ran into economic issues and employment issues, and changed ownership repeatedly. In 2014, the regulatory body ordered the facility to cease operations until the enclosures were upgraded. It resumed operations in 2021 but entered administration in 2023.
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