When the Bolivian government put a ban on the use of live animals in the country’s traveling circuses, it was a step towards victory for the animals and those who love them. However, these animals still needed homes and places to be rehabilitated after their mistreatment. Thanks to the Wild Animal Sanctuary, 25 rescued lions have a place to retire. Located on 320 acres in Keenesburg, CO, the Wild Animal Sanctuary is the oldest and largest nonprofit sanctuary dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating large carnivores. It is home to lions, tigers, bears, leopards, foxes and more. Earlier this week Hercules, Panchula, Kimba, and 22 of their friends moved into the sanctuary. (You can adopt one of these rescued animals HERE.)
This effort wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of Sanctuary Director Pat Craig. He worked with ClearSpan to create a habitat for the lions to help them transition from the warm Bolivian climate to the cold Colorado winters. A 15,000 sq. ft. ClearSpan Hercules Truss Arch Building was fast tracked for the project, taking only 8 weeks from design to installation. The building features fencing around the sides to keep the lions contained (because ClearSpan buildings aren’t lion proof!) and a protected catwalk for visitors to view the animals.
For more information on this great cause, check out the following articles:
Wall Street Journal -
Good Morning America -
http://abcnews.go.com/US/rescued-bolivian-circus-lions-arrive-colorado-wildlife-sanctuary/story?id=12929736
Colorado 9 News -
http://www.9news.com/news/local/article/181955/346/Bolivian-lions-getting-comfortable-in-new-home-?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Ct
Colorado 9 News -
http://www.9news.com/news/local/article/181955/346/Bolivian-lions-getting-comfortable-in-new-home-?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Ct
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