October 24. We had an opportunity to walk with lions, which were a highlight for my sister in law and was a neat experience. The center uses the walk to raise money for its operations. In short, they rescue lion cubs and raise them to the 18-24 months old. They then form prides and release them into a protected area with game for them to hunt themselves. The cubs offspring are relocated to the wild.
Great experience with very specific rules on what you can do and can’t do. Pet them from behind on the back. Do not pet them on the head or neck. Do not get on the ground with them, or if you drop something, do not try to pick it up. The lions were cats, they walked when they wanted to, and when they wanted to lie down, that is what they did.
