Seven big cats at Whangārei sanctuary to be euthanised this week

Tuesday 4 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 4 Nov 2025, 4:01pm

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The seven remaining big cats at Whangārei's Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary will be euthanised this week. The sanctuary officially closed over the weekend, and the land is being put up for sale.

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1. 1NewsTue 4 Nov 2025, 2:36pm

   Elderly big cats at Whangārei lion park to be euthanised (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 4 Nov 2025, 2:57pm

   Last big cats at infamous Whangārei wildlife sanctuary to be euthanised as land put up for sale (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 4 Nov 2025, 4:01pm

   Seven lions at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary to be euthanised (opens in new tab)