Five elderly lions at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary may be spared

Thursday 6 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 6 Nov 2025, 4:35pm

The future of five big cats at Whangārei's Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary may be secured following interest from potential buyers. This follows the euthanasia of two lions due to ill-health. The sanctuary remains open to conversations to ensure the remaining animals receive continued care.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 6 Nov 2025, 12:04pm

   Five ageing lions at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary may be spared as sale talks continue (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsThu 6 Nov 2025, 12:25pm

   'Glimmer of hope' for five elderly lions at Whangārei lion park (opens in new tab)

3. StuffThu 6 Nov 2025, 12:39pm

   ‘Glimmer of hope’ emerges for five big cats facing euthanasia in Whangārei (opens in new tab)

4. RNZThu 6 Nov 2025, 4:35pm

   Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary's remaining big cats might not be euthanised after all (opens in new tab)