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" To animals born in captivity and fated to be ignored and abused, I've dedicated this organization." - Bobbi Brink, Founder
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WILD IN THE COUNTRYBIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEARGUEST HOST WHITNEY CUMMINGS
Join us Saturday, May 18th from 2 pm to 6 pm for an exciting afternoon! Delicious food, incredible auction items, and spectacular entertainment. All proceeds benefit rescued animals. Buy your tickets today!
Our Mission
Lions Tigers & Bears is dedicated to providing a safe haven to abused and abandoned exotic animals and to inspiring an educational forum to end the exotic animal trade. As a state and federally licensed 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a NO KILL, NO BREED sanctuary that allows the animals in our care to live out their lives with dignity in a caring and safe environment.
Lyka Needs YOUR Help
Our Rescue Team is preparing to depart...
Our Rescue Team is preparing to depart on a mission to the Philippines, to establish a firsthand account on Lyka's condition and how we may best help her - but first WE NEED YOUR HELP! The team will provide Lyka with a medical assessment, work on building strong relations with Zoo management, and visit several facilities that could provide the lioness with more suitable care. You can make this mission possible by donating today!
Wild in the Country
Our MOST IMPORTANT fundraiser of the year!
Join us Saturday, May 18th for an unforgettable afternoon at our sanctuary. There will be a silent and live auction, opportunity drawing, delicious food and drinks, and plenty of time to spend around the animals. Wild in the Country is the chance for YOU to make a huge difference in the lives of our rescued animals, where all proceeds from this event go directly towards their care. TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Say Hello
Visit our rescued animals at Lions Tigers & Bears
Answer the call of the wild. Come meet our rescued exotic animals and big cats at our sanctuary in Alpine, CA. See the majestic lions, tigers, black bears, mountain lions, and more in their species-specific habitats, surrounded by oak trees, rolling hills and scenic landscapes on the edge of the Cleveland National Forest.
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What would you put in a bear's Easter basket?🐰 LTB Volunteer Julie surprised the bears with all their favorite goodies. Didn't she do an awesome job? Happy Easter from all of us at LTB!🐣 🎥Keeper Darby
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We celebrated Maverick's birthday during the 10 am visit today. He had never seen streamers before!Exploring new enrichment like this is a great mental challenge. He found his courage and was rewarded with all his favorite treats as he opened his presents and piñatas! Happy birthday big guy!🥳🎉🐯🐾🎈🎥Keeper Darby
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Tell us how you really feel Louie!!!😻 Did you know a lion's roar can be heard up to 5 miles away. They often roar to tell each other where they are, intimidate intruders, or to warn each other of possible danger. 🦁 What do you think Louie's roaring about? 📹Volunteer Heather
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The LTB Team is back from the Philippines, but there's more work to be done for Lyka and the other animals at the Maasin City Zoo. Here's an update from Bobbi regarding next steps, plus photos of Lyka, her father - Pael, and Edmund the tiger.
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The LTB Rescue Team has left the Philippines, but there is more work to be done. Here is a recap from Founder and Director Bobbi Brink on next steps.
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Paws up if you ❤️ this morning greeting from rescued tiger, Maverick🐾🐯 We're celebrating Mav's birthday this Saturday during the 10 a.m. visit. RSVP (link in profile) and join the fun! Do you have an early birthday wish for the big guy? 🎁🥳
📹Keeper Darby
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Water💦 is the main ingredient in Albert's perfect #SundayFunday. 🐻❤️ What's the bear necessity in your ideal day?
🎥Keeper Rebekah
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The LTB Rescue Team has been in the Philippines helping Lyka the blind lioness and other #animals at the Maasin City Zoo. Here's LTB Founder and Director Bobbi Brink with an update.
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Happy National Sibling Day from all our rescued animal siblings - Zulu & Arusha, Teddy & Baloo, Bakari, Jillian & Suri, and Albert & Cherry Bomb!🦁🐯🐻
Who are your favorite siblings to see at LTB?!❤️
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An update for you from the Philippines!!! We're happy to report that Lyka the lioness underwent a complete physical exam under sedation yesterday and is recovering well. The procedure was led by wildlife veterinarian, Dr. Nielsen Donato, and a team of veterinarians from the Philippines Association of Wildlife Veterinarians (PAWVI). Despite the very rainy conditions throughout the day, everything ran according to plan.
Lyka was sedated and overall the procedure ran very smooth. Lyka remained stable as the team monitored her heart rate and respiration throughout the procedure. Blood was drawn, a fecal sample was taken and Lyka underwent a complete physical examination. The approach used to sedate Lyka was unique, as the drugs typically used to sedate big cats in the U.S., are not readily available here in the Philippines. As such, lead veterinarian, Dr. Donato, utilized a sedative with reversal paired with anesthetic gas to limit the adverse side affects of other sedative options available.
Upon examination, Dr. Donato diagnosed Lyka with a fracture to her right fore shoulder, that is now healed, although not correctly. The fracture is part of the reason for Lyka's abnormal gait. In addition, Lyka also suffers from metabolic bone disease as a result of improper nutrition as a cub. This condition is irreversible.
Lyka's eyes were thoroughly assessed and Lyka was diagnosed with chronic dry eye syndrome, glaucoma in both eyes and neovascularization in her left eye. Her intraocular pressure was measured at nearly double what a normal reading should be. It is safe to say that Lyka does not have sight in either eye. Our team will be formulating next steps for Lyka and treatment of her painful glaucoma.
Lyka was not the only patient during our medical mission. Maasin City Zoo is also home to a 10-12 year old male (Lyka's father) and two tigers. One of the tigers, named Edmund is approximately 5-7 years old and is living in a small enclosure. After Lyka's treatment, our team was able to assess Edmund. We will post an update on Edmund today as well.
Please donate today to support this mission, link in profile. All donations up to $20K will be MATCHED!
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The LTB Rescue Team has been in the Philippines working on a mission to help Lyka, a six year old lioness with an undiagnosed eye condition at the Maasin City Zoo. Lyka's story has drawn international attention as visitors of the zoo have brought light to her cause.
Today, the LTB Team was able to meet Lyka and learn the truth behind her story and that of all of the animals at the Maasin City Zoo. Lyka was born at the zoo, six years ago, and after just six months, her litter mates all passed away, leaving Lyka as the sole survivor.
Lead veterinarian, Dr. Nielsen Donato, and his team visually assessed Lyka over the course of the day. Lyka suffers from metabolic bone disease (which caused her to break her foot after birth), rickets, and malformations - all of which were perpetuated by poor breeding practices, and improper nutrition by previous zoo management. The team will be able to better diagnose Lyka's eye condition during her physical examination .
The next steps will be to provide Lyka with a thorough physical examination under anesthetic. This procedure will be the first veterinary examination ever for the lioness. Our skilled veterinary team will be taking every precaution necessary. As with any procedure that involves sedation - it always comes with risks. With no formal medical history to refer to, and with Lyka's apparent health issues, our team will utilize the safest means possible to provide Lyka with this very necessary medical exam so we can properly diagnose and treat her conditions.
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Rescued Himalayan bear brothers Teddy🐻 and Baloo🐻 are munching away this #SundayFunday.
Our amazing keepers scatter yummy treats like apples🍎, carrots🥕 and pears🍐 around the bears habitats each morning - before the bears are released from their dens. This encourages foraging, which helps keeps the bears physically active and mentally stimulated. 🏋🏻♂️
What favorite food would you search for?
📹Volunteer Heather
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Lyka Mission Update! The LTB Rescue Team is on the ground in the Philippines to help Lyka the lioness and other animals at the Massin City Zoo. Your support has helped make this mission possible! If you haven't already donated, please do so today, link in profile.
The team has already had several meetings with various stakeholders including zoo officials, local veterinarians and government officials - and more meetings are to come. Together, we are working with Lyka's best interest in mind. We will update you soon with more information about Lyka's physical condition. Thank you for continuing to support Lyka and this mission!🦁🐯🐻❤️
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Will you help us spread the word about Wild in the Country?🦁🐯🐻 We're so excited @whitneycummings will be here to guest host!!!😻 This day is so much fun and all the proceeds support life-saving rescues and lifelong care for rescued animals. Tickets are on sale now, link in profile🐾 Please tag some friends who love animals and fun!❤️ Sponsorship opportunities available and auction items welcome!
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When you find your favorite toy and don't want to share...😽
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This is how the LTB Rescue Team usually heads out on a rescue, but not this time!
The hauler is staying in the garage as our team flies✈️ to the Philippines to help Lyka, the blind lioness at the Maasin City Zoo.
We still need your help to fund this mission!🙏 Please donate to support this rescue effort, link in profile. And remember that every donation up to $20K will be automatically doubled thanks to a generous donor.
Thank you to everyone who has donated already and shared information!🙌We will continue to update you with more information throughout the mission.
As always, any funds raised in excess of the amount required for individual campaigns will be used to support life-saving rescue efforts and care of current and future rescued animals.
Do you have any wishes for Lyka and the LTB team?🦁🐯🐻
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Paws up if you are ready for Sunday Funday?🐾 Do you know which rescued tiger🐅 this is jumping for joy?
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March 28, 2019
Jillian is feeling snoozy😴Anyone else in the mood for a catnap?💤
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The Lions Tigers & Bears Rescue Team is preparing to depart on a mission to the southern Philippines to help Lyka the lioness - and WE NEED YOUR HELP!🦁🙏 Lyka is a young, blind lioness who lives in a small, barren enclosure at the Maasin City Zoo. Working directly with Filipino veterinarians and Maasin City Zoo officials, LTB will evaluate Lyka's condition and determine the next steps to best help Lyka. Zoo officials believe Lyka has gone blind as a result of a congenital eye condition resulting from a "breeding mistake."
During this initial trip we will provide Lyka with a thorough medical assessment, work on building a strong relationship with Zoo management and visit several facilities that could provide the lioness with more suitable care. Due to her poor health, relocation to the United States is not an option at this time. ✨You can help make this mission possible by donating today, link in profile. ✨
And thanks to one of our generous donors - every donation made up to $20,000 will be matched DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR - meaning your donation to help Lyka will be automatically DOUBLED!🙌
Any funds raised beyond what is needed for Lyka's care will be used to support life-saving rescue efforts and care for rescued animals.
We promise to keep you informed throughout this mission, and thank you so much for your generosity and your compassion.❤️🦁🐯🐻
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We were so happy to have @tessholliday @nickhollidayco @nadiaaboulhosn and their family & friends visit LTB this week to learn more about the issues facing captive exotic animals.❤️ Sharing information and raising awareness is such an important part of helping the animals. We are so thankful to you and @whitneycummings for taking the time to learn about the exotic animal trade, and for using your platforms to help raise needed awareness on behalf of the animals.🙌🦁🐯🐻❤️
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Brother and sister grizzlies, Albert & Cherry Bomb are so bear-y cute together. Do you have this much fun with your sibling? 🐻💞🐻
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Have you ever seen a mountain lion up close?😺 Keeper Tovah checks in with Punkin who was rescued from an exotic animal breeding mill along with his partner, Melanie. He is one of the more vocal cats at LTB. How would you describe that sound?🐾
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Veterinary Update: Dr. Ryan Sadler was here again this week to perform an ultrasound and abscess removal on lioness, Suri. 🦁She also received a full physical exam. Bakari had a dental exam, and Sadie, the Bengal hybrid cat had an ear exam. Himalayan bear, Baloo has been showing signs of some vision impairment, so Dr. Sadler evaluated him as well but determined at this point, he does not require treatment.
Every donation you make to LTB helps provide lifelong care like this for animals in need. This week's procedures cost LTB over $1,950. We simply could not provide this care without your generous support. Every dollar counts. Please see the link in profile and donate what you can to support the animals!❤️ Thank you! 🦁🐯🐻 📷Keeper Rebekah
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Floating toys are fun, but looks like something else has caught Tabu's eye today... 🐾Happy #tigertuesday 🎥Keeper Darby
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Bakari, Jillian & Suri celebrated their birthday yesterday! Want to send them a birthday wish?
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🎥Keeper Darby
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Are you ready for some Friday fun? How about a #rescued bear eating lettuce? 🐻🥬
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Purchased as a pet for a 3 year-old, Maddie was almost sold to a canned hunt. Instead, she was taken in by a well-meaning private owner and kept in a corn crib cage for years with no room to roam and eating a poor diet. ・・・
Life sure has changed for Maddie.🌻 She now has plenty of open space to explore and healthy food to eat every day thanks to the support of our generous donors. Every dollar you donate, helps provide lifelong care like this for rescued exotic animals.❤️
Does Maddie inspire you to eat more greens?🥗🥒🥦🥬🐻
🎥Volunteer Heather
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Salt Lake City's @kslnews featured crying baby bear cubs on their newscast as part of a promotion for @sportsexpos The expo will also feature the exploited cubs this weekend.
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Baby bears don't belong in television studios or expo centers. They belong with their mothers. In the wild, cubs stay with their mothers for 18 months or more. Animals crying in distress are not funny. Bears are apex predators with highly complex physical and behavioral needs. They are not stage props.
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Cubs bred for exploitation like this disappear into the exotic animal trade, where they are exposed to pervasive animal cruelty. The lucky ones may find placement at an accredited sanctuary like Lions Tigers & Bears.
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Please ask KSL 5 TV and International Sportsmen's Expositions to stop exploiting animals.
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Instead of laughing at baby bears in distress, KSL 5 TV, please take the time to learn about the devastating abuse bears face in the cub petting industry and help raise awareness to protect apex predators like these baby bears. 🎥repost from @truth_animal and @kslnews
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Sound up⬆️ What word would you use to describe snack time with Bakari?🦁🐾
🎥Keeper Darby
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Happy #tiger Tuesday from big boy Hank, who is enjoying a freshly scented toy. 🐯
Introducing new scents and sights to our rescued animals is one way our keepers provide daily enrichment to help keep captive wild animals like Hank mentally and physically engaged. ❤️🐾 Can you guess any of Hank's favorite scents?
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Everyone's favorite rescued black leopard, Shadow is hunting for snacks this #Caturday😻🐾 as part of his daily enrichment.
🎥:Keeper Darby
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What's better than this?❤️Sound up⬆ for munchy🥬 crunching. ♡♡♡♡
Bounced around from roadside zoo to roadside zoo, Teddy🐻 and his brother, Baloo🐻 were nearly sold at auction 2x! Private owners took the bears in, but when they were no longer able to care for the bears they reached out to LTB for a lifetime home.✨
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Lion cubs🦁sure are cute, but they get bigger and a lot more dangerous. Throwing it back this Thursday to Bakari, Jillian & Suri right after Bobbi rescued them. Can you spot👀 all 3 cubs? Any guess who is who? Learn more about their rescue story on our website (link in profile), or even better, come visit in person! Every visit supports rescue efforts and life-long care.
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It's World Wildlife Day. How will you celebrate? 🦁🐯🐻 We are honoring the day sharing good news! 🦁The Big Cat Public Safety Act, a federal bill banning private ownership of big cats was reintroduced to Congress last week👏. LTB founder, Bobbi Brink has been working on this critical legislation along with many organizations for the past decade.
Will you join us by helping to protect people and big cats?
Here are some ways to help:
1. Contact your local representative and urge urge them to support the BCPSA, HB 1380. It's easy!!! Click the Big Cat Public Safety Act link in our Linktree in profile to find your representative. Then call them and ask them to support this legislation. No one needs a lion, tiger, leopard or other big cat as a backyard "pet." Private ownership threatens public safety and exposes thousands of animals to neglect and cruelty. 🐾
2. Tag an animal-loving friend below to help raise awareness. 🐾
3. Share your ideas & suggestions for other ways to help #protectWildlife below.
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Wait for Moka's face😃 Wonder what's going through the minds of these two besties this Caturday?...😜🐾 Moka🐯❤️Nola🐯
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Baby tiger selfies, traveling circuses, and trophy hunting... just a few more reasons why we are working to raise awareness about the exotic animal trade.🐅This short clip explains part of the "why" behind what we do at LTB. What's your "why?"🐆 How did you first learn about the issues facing exotic animals, and what progress would you like to see in the near future for these amazing animals?🐾
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Recognize this big boy?!🐯 Hint: He was confiscated at the border as a 6-week old cub.
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Two young men, who were part of an established cross-border exotic animal trafficking ring were prosecuted last year for attempting to illegally transport this cub into California.
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They had messages on their phones bragging about selling exotic animals like monkeys, jaguars and lions.
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This #tiger Tuesday, we're thankful this cub has a safe fur-ever home with LTB. If you followed his journey, and have a question or comment about how he is doing, please let us know. Or tag a tiger loving friend who needs to see his beautiful face!🐯❤️ (Cub photo courtesy of US Customs and Border Protection San Diego)
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What would you do if you discovered someone selling baby tigers? Or breeding bears for men to wrestle? Can one person really make a difference? Bobbi Brink founder of Lions Tigers & Bears describes why she got started rescuing big cats and exotic animals in this short clip. View the entire video on our website, link in profile.🦁🐯🐻🧡
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Rescued white tiger Nola is coming in fast - get ready! 🐯Tigers make a specific sound when they are happy or greeting each other - do you know what it's called?🤔 If you turn your volume ☝️up, you'll hear it. It's hard to say who had more #fun in the #SanDiego snow yesterday - the 🐻bears? Or 🐯Moka and 🐯Nola? 💜
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Here's what rescued #whitelion Louie thinks of this ❄️snowy San Diego am at Lions Tigers & Bears. Anyone want to translate?🦁💬💜
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Do you think Albert☝️likes the snow?🤔 Just another snowy #SanDiego morning at LTB❄️☃️ Everyone has been asking how the animals are doing in the snow....what do you think Albert would say?🐻🐾
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Every visit to LTB starts with a video to help raise awareness about the devastating exotic animal trade. This is just a short clip. To watch the entire video, please see the link in our profile.🦁🐯🐻🧡
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Here's a short clip from our newest LTB welcome video. Visitors to the sanctuary are often surprised to learn how extensive and devastating the exotic animal trade is -- not just internationally, but right here in the United States. Positive change is possible, but only through increased awareness. Every visit to LTB starts with an educational video for this very reason. Questions or comments about the exotic animal trade??Please share your thoughts here - and you can view the entire video at the link in our profile.🦁🐯🐻🧡
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Do you want to build a snowman, Bakari?❄️☃️❄️ Located in Eastern San Diego County, Lions Tigers & Bears doesn't often get snow - so it was an exciting morning for all today!🦁🐯🐻❄️🐾
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Big thanks to @whitneycummings for coming to visit today, and for supporting rescued exotic animals - like Maddie here! 🦁🐯🐻🧡🙌
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Storm clean up continues! Louie, Arusha and Zulu are trying to figure out why we replaced their beautiful pool with mud.🙀 Our staff has been busy draining all the pools, which were overflowing and filled with mud and debris during the recent storm. With more rain expected this week, we are doing our best to remove excess water wherever we can.
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We have a costly clean up effort before us which will include equipment rentals, trenching, underground piping and more. We are actively fund-raising to support these unforeseen expenses. Please donate what you can - link in highlight. ❤️THANK YOU❤️ to everyone who has donated and to everyone who has volunteered to help with the clean-up.🦁🐯🐻🐾 📷: Keeper Brian
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Sharing some love … from our pride to yours.💞 Head rubbing, nuzzling and licking are all natural lion behaviors believed to strengthen social bonds and relationships. 🦁💖🦁 Wishing you a very happy Valentine's Day!
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Who's hungry?🦁 Louie!🐾
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You got this Baloo! Nothing can stand between you and your favorite snackies!🍏🥕🍐 🎥:Volunteer Julie
#puzzlefeeder #enrichment #mondaymotivation
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🏈Conga has made her Super Bowl prediction....🏈🎉 What do you think, did she make the right pick?!😽
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What does Zulu have her eye on today...?🐾🦁
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Doesn't Diego have the most amazing ears?!😻 Sharing a moment with our youngest #bobcat while he snacks during a visit.💕
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Will Albert come out of his bedroom for a visit?🐻🐾 "Na'maste right here," says this sleepy bear.💤🧸💜
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#sleepy #bear #bearsofinstagram #Sunday #nature #instagood #wild #animals #notpets #rescue #educate #protect #animalrescue #animalwelfare #sanctuary #endexoticanimaltrade #endcubpetting #sandiego #alpine #exoticanimals #wildlife #wildnotpets #visitSD
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Checking in with Shadow and Keeper Brian🐾. What sound does a leopard make? Volume ⬆️ Happy #Caturday
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What would you put in a bear's Easter basket?🐰
Volunteer Julie surprised the bears with all their favorite goodies - didn't she do a great job?👏
📹Keeper Darby
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🐣Happy Easter from all the creatures great and small at LTB!🐇✨
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We celebrated Maverick's birthday during the 10 am visit today. He had never seen streamers before!🥳🎉 Exploring new enrichment like this is a great mental challenge. Mav 🐯 found his courage and was rewarded with all his favorite treats as he opened his presents and piñatas!🐾🎈 Happy birthday big guy!🎥Keeper Darby
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Volume up⬆️ Who is coming out for the ✨10 a.m. visit✨ today? Book online, https://bit.ly/2UlhxCX - and enjoy all the holiday FUN as the bears 🐻 get their Easter baskets 🐣!!
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Tell us how you really feel Louie!!!😻
Did you know a lion's roar can be heard up to 5 miles away. They often roar to tell each other where they are, intimidate intruders, or to warn each other of possible danger. 🦁 What do you think Louie's roaring about?
#FunFactFriday
📹Volunteer Heather
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A message and update from Bobbi regarding the trip to the Maasin City Zoo, Lyka, the other animals at the zoo, and our next steps in our campaign to help them. Please share!
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Paws up if you ❤️ this morning greeting from rescued tiger, Maverick🐾🐯 We're celebrating Mav's birthday this Saturday during the 10 a.m. visit. RSVP today and join the fun,https://bit.ly/2UlhxCX!
Do you have an early birthday wish for the big guy?
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📹Keeper Darby
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The Lions Tigers & Bears Rescue Team has left the Philippines, but there is more work to be done. Click to watch this recap from Founder and Director, Bobbi Brink.
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Water💦 is the main ingredient in Albert's perfect #SundayFunday. 🐻❤️ What's the bear necessity in your ideal day?
🎥Keeper Rebekah
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A message from Bobbi and the LTB Team from the Philippines...
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An update from Bobbi from the Philippines!
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Update from the Philippines! Please share!!!
As mentioned, Lyka was not the only patient during our medical mission. Maasin City Zoo is also home to a 10-12 year old male (Lyka's father) and two tigers. One of the tigers, named Edmund is approximately 5-7 years old and is living in a small enclosure. After Lyka's treatment, our team was able to assess Edmund.🦁
He is underweight, has an ulcer on his lip, and pressure sores on his foot pads from being kept on concrete. Edmund is in a critical state, and we will be working to provide better conditions for him in the interim, until our team determines the next steps for the animals at Maasin City Zoo.🐯
Your support makes the difference for these animals!!! Please donate today to support this mission, https://bit.ly/2YtSDEx🐾
Any funds raised which exceed what is needed for this mission will be used to support rescue work and lifelong care for rescued animals. Thank you!❤️
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An update for you from the Philippines!!! Please share!!
We're happy to report that Lyka the lioness underwent a complete physical exam under sedation yesterday and is recovering well. The procedure was led by wildlife veterinarian, Dr. Nielsen Donato, and a team of veterinarians from the Philippines Association of Wildlife Veterinarians (PAWVI). Despite the very rainy conditions throughout the day, everything ran according to plan.
Lyka was sedated and overall the procedure ran very smooth. Lyka remained stable as the team monitored her heart rate and respiration throughout the procedure. Blood was drawn, a fecal sample was taken and Lyka underwent a complete physical examination. The approach used to sedate Lyka was unique, as the drugs typically used to sedate big cats in the U.S., are not readily available here in the Philippines. As such, lead veterinarian, Dr. Donato, utilized a sedative with reversal paired with anesthetic gas to limit the adverse side affects of other sedative options available.
Upon examination, Dr. Donato diagnosed Lyka with a fracture to her right fore shoulder, that is now healed, although not correctly. The fracture is part of the reason for Lyka's abnormal gait. In addition, Lyka also suffers from metabolic bone disease as a result of improper nutrition as a cub. This condition is irreversible.
Lyka's eyes were thoroughly assessed and Lyka was diagnosed with chronic dry eye syndrome, glaucoma in both eyes and neuovascularization in her left eye. Her intraocular pressure was measured at nearly double what a normal reading should be. It is safe to say that Lyka does not have sight in either eye. Our team will be formulating next steps for Lyka and treatment of her painful glaucoma.
EDMUND THE TIGER
Lyka was not the only patient during our medical mission. Maasin City Zoo is also home to a 10-12 year old male (Lyka's father) and two tigers. One of the tigers, named Edmund is approximately 5-7 years old and is living in a small enclosure. After Lyka's treatment, our team was able to assess Edmund. He is underweight, has an ulcer on his lip, and pressure sores on his foot pads from being kept on concrete. Edmund is in a critical state, and we will be working to provide better conditions for him in the interim, until our team determines the next steps for the animals at Maasin City Zoo.
Please donate today to support this mission, https://bit.ly/2YtSDEx
Thanks to one of our generous donors - all donations made up to $20,000 will be matched DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR - meaning your donation to help Lyka will automatically be DOUBLED!
ABOUT THE MISSION
Lyka is a young lioness living in a small barren enclosure and is suffering from an eye condition that has gone un-diagnosed, until now. Animal welfare advocates have raised concerns for months over Lyka's condition.
Lions Tigers & Bears has been actively coordinating a more hopeful situation for Lyka over the past several months, working directly with Filipino veterinarians, Philippines Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Maasin City Zoo officials and others to help Lyka get the care she needs.
During this mission we are working to provide Lyka with a thorough medical assessment, while building a strong relationship with Zoo management in the interest of helping Lyka and the other animals at Maasin City Zoo. We are also evaluating several facilities to determine if they might provide the lioness with more suitable care. Due to her poor health, relocation to the United States is not an option at this time.
Any funds raised that exceed what is needed for this mission will be used to support rescue work and lifelong care for rescued animals.
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Rescued Himalayan bear brothers Teddy🐻 and Baloo🐻 are munching away this #SundayFunday.
Our amazing keepers scatter yummy treats like apples🍎, carrots🥕 and pears🍐 around the bears habitats each morning - before the bears are released from their dens. This encourages foraging, which helps keeps the bears physically active and mentally stimulated. 🏋🏻♂️
What favorite food would you search for?
📹Volunteer Heather
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When you find your favorite toy🥏 and don't want to share...😸
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Paws up if you are ready for Sunday Funday?🐾 Do you know which #tiger🐅 this is jumping for joy?
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Action Alert - please share! The Lions Tigers & Bears Rescue Team is preparing to depart on a mission to the southern Philippines to help Lyka the lioness - and WE NEED YOUR HELP!🦁🙏
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Lyka is a young, blind lioness who lives in a small, barren enclosure at the Maasin City Zoo. Working directly with Filipino veterinarians and Maasin City Zoo officials, LTB will evaluate Lyka's condition and determine the next steps to best help Lyka. Zoo officials believe Lyka has gone blind as a result of a congenital eye condition resulting from a "breeding mistake."
During this initial trip we will provide Lyka with a thorough medical assessment, work on building a strong relationship with Zoo management and visit several facilities that could provide the lioness with more suitable care. Due to her poor health, relocation to the United States is not an option at this time.🐾
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✨You can help make this mission possible by donating today, https://bit.ly/2YtSDEx. ✨ And by sharing this message!!!
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And thanks to one of our generous donors - every donation made up to $20,000 will be matched DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR - meaning your donation to help Lyka will be automatically DOUBLED!🙌
Any funds raised beyond what is needed for Lyka's care will be used to support life-saving rescue efforts and care for rescued animals.
One click is all it takes to double your gift to help this poor lioness. Donate on our website at https://bit.ly/2YtSDEx or directly on this post. We promise to keep you informed throughout this mission, and thank you so much for your generosity and your compassion.❤️🦁🐯🐻
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Please SHARE!🦁🐯🐻
LTB's biggest event of the year is just around the corner and it's going to be so much FUN!!!
Get WILD and join us for Wild in the Country - Saturday, May 18, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. with VIP reception from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets on sale NOW and all proceeds support rescue efforts and rescued animals, https://bit.ly/2TtDHXa 🐾
We have amazing silent and live auction items lined up - Super Bowl tickets, anyone?!🏈
Do you know someone who might be interested in donating an item or experience? Or do you have a company in mind who might be interested in one of our sponsorship opportunities? Please tag them here or share this message! Thank you for supporting the animals!❤️🐾
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We were so happy to have Tess Holliday, Nadia Aboulhosn and their family & friends visit LTB this week to learn more about the issues facing captive exotic animals.❤️ Sharing information and raising awareness is such an important part of helping the animals, and we're thankful to them for taking the time to learn more and for using their platforms to share information on behalf of the animals.🙌🦁🐯🐻❤️
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Brother and sister grizzlies, Albert & Cherry Bomb are so bear-y cute together. Do you have this much fun with your sibling? 🐻💞🐻
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Have you ever seen a mountain lion up close?🐾
Keeper Tovah checks in with Punkin who was rescued from an exotic animal breeding mill along with his partner Melanie. He is one of the more vocal cats at the sanctuary. 😺How would you describe that sound?
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Veterinary Update: Dr. Ryan Sadler was here again this week to perform an ultrasound and abscess removal on lioness, Suri. 🦁She also received a full physical exam. Bakari had a dental exam, and Sadie, the Bengal hybrid cat had an ear exam. Himalayan bear, Baloo has been showing signs of some vision impairment, so Dr. Sadler evaluated him as well but determined at this point, he does not require treatment.
Every donation you make to LTB helps provide lifelong care like this for animals in need. This week's procedures cost LTB over $1,950. We simply could not provide this care without your generous support. Every dollar counts. Thank you for giving what you can to support the animals!❤️ Please share!
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Floating toys are fun, but looks like something else has caught Tabu's eye this morning... do you see who is watching in the background? #tigertuesday
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Bakari, Jillian & Suri celebrated their birthday yesterday! Want to send them a birthday wish?
🥳🎁🎂
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Are you ready for some Friday fun? How about a #rescued bear eating lettuce? 🐻🥬
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Purchased as a pet for a 3 year-old, Maddie was almost sold to a canned hunt. Instead, she was taken in by a well-meaning private owner and kept in a corn crib cage for years with no room to roam and eating a poor diet.
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Life sure has changed for Maddie.🌻
She now has plenty of open space to explore and healthy food to eat every day thanks to the support of our generous donors. Every dollar you donate, helps provide lifelong care for rescued animals.
Does Maddie inspire you to eat more greens?
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🎥Volunteer Heather
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Please share to help raise awareness against cub petting! Bears bred for photo ops like this are exposed to pervasive animal cruelty and disappear into the devastating exotic animal trade.
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International Sportsmen's Expositions is using bear cubs to promote their convention this weekend at Mountain America Expo Center. They are also deleting negative comments and blocking anyone who posts negative comment from their social media accounts. NBC affiliate KSL 5 TV anchors also deleted videos of baby bears crying in distress as the reporters laughed and joked about being mama bears.
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Please ask International Sportsmen's Expositions Yellowstone Bear World and KSL 5 TV to do the right thing and stop exploiting baby bears! No legitimate accredited sanctuary or zoo (GFAS, ASA or AZA) allows hands-on encounters like this with apex predators because it endangers public health and exposes captive wild animals to massive animal welfare abuse.
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In the wild, cubs stay with their mothers for 18 months or more. Bears have highly complex physical and behavioral needs, they are not stage props and they don't belong in television studios or expo centers.
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Happy #tiger Tuesday from big boy Hank, who is enjoying a freshly scented toy. 🐯
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Introducing new scents and sights to our rescued animals is one way our keepers provide daily enrichment to help keep captive wild animals like Hank mentally and physically engaged.❤️
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When you donate to LTB you help support ongoing lifetime care and daily enrichment for rescued animals like Hank.😻
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Can you guess any of Hank's favorite scents?🤔
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Everyone's favorite rescued black #leopard, Shadow is hunting for snacks this #Caturday😻🐾
🎥:Keeper Darby
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What's better than this?!❤️
Sound up⬆ for munchy🥬 crunching.
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Bounced around from roadside zoo to roadside zoo, Teddy🐻 and his brother, Baloo🐻 were nearly sold at auction 2x! Private owners took the bears in, but when they were no longer able to care for the bears they reached out to LTB for a lifetime home.🐾
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How did you first learn about the exotic animal trade, and what progress would you like to see made for these amazing animals?🐾 In honor of World Wildlife Day today, we are sharing part of the "why" behind what we do at LTB. What's your "why?" Why do these issues matter to you? Please share! Awareness and education are essential.🦁🐯🐻
View the entire video on our homepage, https://www.lionstigersandbears.org
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Wait for Moka's face😃 Wonder what's going through the minds of these two besties this Caturday?...😜🐾 Moka🐯❤️Nola🐯
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Who do you know that would enjoy this amazing event, please SHARE! Get wild and join us for our biggest event of the year!!! Wild in the Country is Saturday, May 18, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. with VIP reception from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets on sale NOW and all proceeds support rescue efforts and rescued animals, https://bit.ly/2TtDHXa 🦁🐯🐻🐾 Will we see you there?!!!
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What would you do if you discovered someone selling baby tigers?🐯 Or breeding bears for men to wrestle?🐻
Can one person really make a difference?
Here is a short clip from our latest LTB welcome video. Please share!!!🦁🐾❤️
You can view the entire video on our homepage at, https://www.lionstigersandbears.org
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Why do sanctuaries like Lion Tigers & Bears exist? Do you ever wish you could do more to help exotic animals? 🦁Here is a simple step that will make a big difference: please like and share this short clip. Positivities change is possible through education and awareness. 🐯Sharing information is key!!!! You can view the entire video on our homepage at https://www.lionstigersandbears.org.🐻🐾🧡 Do you have thoughts, ideas, or suggestions about how to make an impact in ending the exotic animal trade? Comments welcome!
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Please share this short clip from our newest LTB welcome video. 🦁🐯🐻 Visitors to the sanctuary are often surprised to learn how extensive and devastating the exotic animal trade is -- not just internationally🌎, but right here in the United States. Positive change is possible, but only through increased awareness. Every visit to LTB starts with an educational video for this very reason. You can view the entire video on our homepage, https://www.lionstigersandbears.org🧡
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Get ready, Moka is coming in fast! Here's some more video of the rescued animals enjoying our #SanDiego snow day today at Lions Tigers & Bears. Who do you think had the most fun?❄️🦁🐯🐻🐾
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The rescued #bears 🐻 are getting an #Easter surprise during our 10 am visit today! 🐣 Volume up⬆️ Bbit.ly/2UlhxCXo/2heoJFiXGm - and enjoy all the holiday
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Tell us how you really feel Louie!😻Did you know a lion's #roar can be heard up to 5 miles away. They often roar to tell each other where they are, intimidate intruders, or to warn each other of possible danger.🦁 What do you think Louie's roaring about? #lion
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The LTB Team is back from the #Philippines, but there's more work to be done for Lyka and other #animals at the Maasin City #Zoo. Here's an update from Bobbi on next steps. Please donate to support Lyka's bit.ly/2YtSDExCQNMAO #AnimalWelfare #lions #animal
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The LTB Rescue Team has left the Philippines, but there is more work to be done. Here's a recap on next steps. #animalwelfare #lion #sandie
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The LTB Rescue Team has been in the Philippines helping Lyka the blind lioness and other #animals at the Maasin City Zoo. Here's LTB Founder and Director Bobbi Brink with an updat
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After Lyka's treatment, our team was able to assess Edmund. He is underweight, has an ulcer on his lip, and pressure sores on his foot pads from being kept on concrete.
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Lyka update! We were able to complete Lyka's full physical exam under sedation yesterday. The procedure was led by wildlife veterinarian, Dr. Nielsen Donato, and a team of veterinarians from the Philippines Association of Wildlife Veterinarians (PAWV). #lion #animalrescue #Ly
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The LTB Rescue Team has been in the Philippines working on a mission to help Lyka, a 6 year old lioness with an undiagnosed eye condition at the Maasin City Zoo. Lyka's story has drawn international attention as visitors of the zoo have brought light to her cause. #animalrescue
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Our biggest event of the year is coming up Saturday, May 18! Do you have your tickets yet? We're so excited @WhitneyCummings will be here to guest host! Tix on sale nowlionstigersandbears.org/our-events/wil…AR all proceeds support #rescue work and lifelong care for rescued #animals! #sandie
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Paws up if you are ready for #SundayFunday?🐾. Do you know which rescued #tiger🐅 this is jumpin
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Lions Tigers & Bears is heading to the Philippines to help a young, blind #lioness named Lyka, living in a small barren enclosure at the Maasin City Zoo. And WE NEED YOUR HELP🦁🙏 ✨Please help make this mission possible by donatingbit.ly/2YtSDExjvCQ
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Anyone else spending #Caturday like Bakari?
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Volume⬆️ What word would you use to describe snack time with rescued #lion Bakari?🦁 🎥Ke
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Sharing this clip in honor of #WorldWildifeDay.🦁 What would you do if you discovered someone selling baby #tigers? Or breeding bears for men to wrestle? Can one person really make a difference?
🐾 Watch the entire video on our homepaglionstigersandbears.org
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Who do you know that would enjoy this amazing #SanDiego event benefitting rescued animals?!🦁Get wild and join us Saturday, May 18, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets on sale NOW🐯all proceeds support rescue efforts and rescued #anbit.ly/2TtDHXazZ5YA5RMY Will we see yo
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Why do sanctuaries like Lion Tigers & Bears exist? And what can you do to help animals that are victims of the exotic animal trade? Sharing information is key!!View the entire video on our homepage at lionstigersandbears.org.
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How extensive is the #exoticanimal trade? And what can you do to help? Positive change is possible, but only through increased awareness. Every visit to LTB starts with an educational video for this very reason. View the entire video at lionstigersandbears.org🦁
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Rescued white tiger Nola is coming in fast!🐯#Tigers make a specific sound when they are happy or greeting each other-do you know what it's called? If you turn your volume☝️you'll hear it. Hard to say who had more fun in the #SanDiego snow yesterday the 🐻s
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Everyone has been asking if the animals like the #SanDiego ❄️snow....what do you think rescued Grizzly #bear Albert would say
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Dagmar, did you see the snow at LIons Tigers & Bears today? Your friend Louie had a lot to say about it🦁💬 https:
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What do you think #WhiteLion Louie has to say about this snowy #SanDiego morning❄️ at Lions Tigers & Bears
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Sharing some #love … from our pride to yours.💞Head rubbing, nuzzling and licking are all natural #lion behaviors believed to strengthen social bonds and relationships. 🦁💖🦁Wishing you a very happy #Va
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🏈#Leopard Conga has made her #SuperBowl prediction....🏈🎉 What do you think, did she make the righ
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Will Albert come out of his bedroom for a visit?🐻🐾 "Na'maste right here," says this sleepy #bear.💤🧸💜
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