Efforts underway to save five lions at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary

Monday 10 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 10 Nov 2025, 12:38pm

Animal welfare group HUHA is working to save five lions from euthanasia at Whangārei's Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary closed to the public in early November following liquidation. HUHA is currently in discussions with potential investors and property buyers to secure the animals' future.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 10 Nov 2025, 6:19am

   Huha NZ races to save last lions at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 10 Nov 2025, 11:19am

   Quest to save five lions in Whangārei ‘looking very promising’, but time is ticking (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 10 Nov 2025, 12:38pm

   Animal rescue group racing against the clock to save five lions at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary (opens in new tab)