Animal Defenders International (ADI) works to end the suffering of animals in captivity and protect wild animals and their environments. For over 20 years, we have rescued hundreds of animals from circuses all over the world, and relocated them to sanctuaries. We receive calls every week from governments, animal protection groups and the public, asking for help with animals in desperate need. After decades of funding animal care in sanctuaries around the world, we decided to build our own sanctuary to enable us to do more and save more animals. A safe haven for animals who have suffered lifelong pain, fear, and distress, the location of the new ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa is ideal for species such as lions, commonly found in circuses.