A young aspiring Zoologist on a rescue mission!!

$2,125 donated
Given by 12 generous donors in around 4 months

A young Zoologist on a rescue mission to relocate 2 lionesses & giving companionship to Zulu the lonely lion.

Auckland

My name is Sineah, I am fundraising money to join a team of volunteers on a rescue mission to save lions held in a breeding/ hunting facility in South Africa! I will be embarking on this journey in November 2023 and will have just completed my BS in Zoology! I have been working hard the last 3 years to be able to work alongside large carnivores in Africa and help protect their population. My passion is African wildlife and I would love for your support if you can

Project Overview:

Zulu is a male lion who has been living alone in a sanctuary in Zimbabwe. He was brought up from a cub with epilepsy and could not be raised with other lions for fear of being killed during a seizure, he was raised with a canine companion who recently passed, leaving him very loney. Thanks to a daring rescue mission organised by our partner at the Lion Sanctuary, we will be rescuing two young lionesses from the canned hunting trade in SA & relocating them to be with Zulu in Zimbabwe. This journey will span over 2,000 km.

The project aims to provide Zulu with the companionship he needs, forming a new pride with two new lionesses, which have been rescue from the cruel canned hunting trade. This project offers a unique opportunity for experienced volunteers to assist in a once in a lifetime experience. A film crew is scheduled to document the incredible journey of Zulu and his new companion and will hopefully be aired in the future.

Thank you for reading :)

Use of funds

This money raised will be spent on my portion of the project which covers my flights, insurance and the project payment which contributes to the overall cost of the project including vet bills, petrol, and medication for the lions

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Latest update

I’m in Africa   19 November 2023

Thought I would update you all!!!

I made it to South Africa the other day, we have picked up the 2 female lions and they are now safe and will be transported to Zimbabwe very soon! Will update when they have been transported to their final place :)

They are doing really well and I’m so happy we have them!!

Thank you all for all the support, I’ll keep updating on here and my face book stories :)

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Latest donations

Madison & Billy
Madison & Billy on 31 Oct 2023
Enjoy the little things along the way xx
$100
Sineah Ellis

Thank you guys so much!!! I appreciate it a lot 💕 love you, see you when I get back!! Xox

Sineah Ellis
Dana
Dana on 26 Oct 2023
All the best with your trip. Sounds amazing. Good luck 😻
$50
Sineah Ellis

Thank you so much Dana!!! I appreciate it 💕 I’m super excited! Add me on fb to follow along if you like :)

Sineah Ellis
Phillippa
Phillippa on 26 Oct 2023
$30
Sineah Ellis

Thank you so much Phillippa, I appreciate it so much! Feel free to follow along with my journey on Facebook 🦁

Sineah Ellis
Lyn
Lyn on 26 Oct 2023
Go safely Sineah and enjoy the experience. Nan and Grandpa.
$600
Sineah Ellis

Thank you Nana and Grandpa!! Love you lots and thank you for always supporting my decision in life!!! 🤍

Sineah Ellis
Rachael
Rachael on 01 Oct 2023
Just a tiny bit more to help
$30

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This campaign started on 28 Jul 2023 and ended on 13 Nov 2023.