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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 14, 2026Miami-Dade

International organizations relocate 30 tigers and lions from former Argentine zoo to sanctuaries in the US and South Africa

Specialists are relocating 30 big cats from a closed zoo in Luján, Argentina, to permanent sanctuary homes in the United States and South Africa. The animals are being sedated, medically assessed, and placed in specialized transport crates for international transit.

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Why It Matters

This operation marks the final relocation of animals from the Luján zoo, which faced scrutiny regarding animal welfare standards, ensuring the long-term care of 30 large predators in accredited international facilities.

Key Facts

  • 30 tigers and lions are being relocated from a former zoo in Luján, Argentina.
  • The animals are being moved to sanctuaries located in the United States and South Africa.
  • Specialists in animal welfare are conducting medical assessments and sedation prior to transport.
  • The animals are transported using specialized crates to ensure safety during the international move.

Who's Mentioned

locationUnited States“Destination country for some of the relocated animals.”locationSouth Africa“Destination country for some of the relocated animals.”locationLuján“City in Argentina where the former zoo is located.”