LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary, a FOUR PAWS sanctuary, is home to around 100 big cats rescued from around the world. Here they are protected for the rest of their lives in a species-appropriate environment. 

Just 18km outside Bethlehem (Free State), LIONSROCK is conveniently situated approximately 2-3 hours from Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and Durban.

To book email reservations@lionsrock.org or call +27 (0)58 304 1691 / +27 (0)83 408 0473 

Pre-booking remains essential.

Lioness Vasylyna at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

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Meet Our Newest Residents

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Lioness Illiana during sunset at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctaury

Lionesses Illiana and Tomoyo

From circus captivity to sanctuary

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Lion Romeo after being relased into his species-appropriate enclosure at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

Lion Romeo

From a French circus to his forever home under the African sun 

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Tiger cub Sky being released into her species appropriate enclosure

Tigers Snow and Sky

Two young tigers named Snow and Sky have found a new lease on life at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa.

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Lion Dolf in his species appropriate enclosure

Dolf


Kept in poor conditions in Romania

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Day Visitors

Come meet our big cats and enjoy a guided sanctuary tour with the whole family.

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Stay Over Guests

Visit LIONSROCK and escape the hustle and bustle of city life for a while. 

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Conference and Events

LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary – a perfect destination for your next conference or team-building getaway. 

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Lionesses from the former Ghenges, Khan pride

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Experience a range of tours that explore the various facets that is LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

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History

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Founded in 2006


FOUR PAWS acquired the property that would eventually become LIONSROCK in 2006. The 1200-acre location was carefully chosen to provide a spacious and natural environment for rescued big cats from all over the world. Read more

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Location

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Where to Find Us?


Farm Kleinbloemhof, Bethlehem, Free State, South Africa, 9700

You can find more travel information here – approximately 2-3 hours from Johannesburg, Bloemfontein & Durban (by car) - find us on Google Maps

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Rescued French circus lioness at a sanctuary

Rescue Lionesses Tomoyo and Illiana

A fresh start soon in South Africa for former French circus lions

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Tiger Snow in Slovakia

Rescue Tigers Snow and Sky

From private keeping in Slovakia to the skies of South Africa

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Lion Romeo at LIONSROCK

Rescue Lion Romeo

When your only purpose in life is to entertain others

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