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Luján Zoo Transfers 30 Lions and Tigers to Sanctuaries

8/15/2026

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On Aug. 14, 2026, Luján Zoo transferred 30 lions and tigers—nine tigers and six lions to Lionsrock, eight tigers and seven lions to Colorado—after handlers trained most cats to enter crates voluntarily.
Four Paws director Luciana D’Abramo confirmed the destinations and numbers for the relocation.
The zoo, closed in 2020 after housing about 200 big cats, had identified 62 survivors in 2025, with more than 20 still at Luján.

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On Aug. 14, 2026, Luján Zoo transferred 30 lions and tigers—nine tigers and six lions to Lionsrock, eight tigers and seven lions to Colorado—after handlers trained most cats to enter crates voluntarily.
Four Paws director Luciana D’Abramo confirmed the destinations and numbers for the relocation.
The zoo, closed in 2020 after housing about 200 big cats, had identified 62 survivors in 2025, with more than 20 still at Luján.