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Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary Closes; Big Cats Face Euthanasia

11/4/2025

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In 2023, the Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary in New Zealand entered liquidation and closed to visitors.
The sanctuary was formerly Zion Wildlife Gardens and gained fame from the Lion Man TV series, with a zookeeper’s death in 2009 underscoring safety concerns.
Bolton Equities announced plans to euthanize the remaining big cats.
The property is for sale, with hopes that new ownership could reopen as a lion park.

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Story summary

In 2023, the Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary in New Zealand entered liquidation and closed to visitors.
The sanctuary was formerly Zion Wildlife Gardens and gained fame from the Lion Man TV series, with a zookeeper’s death in 2009 underscoring safety concerns.
Bolton Equities announced plans to euthanize the remaining big cats.
The property is for sale, with hopes that new ownership could reopen as a lion park.