Adopt Shevar

Life as an exhibition  

At just two years old, Shevar and his brother, Sharukh, arrived at South Africa’s Bloemfontein Zoo, where they were confined to a small enclosure, with no room to roam. Shevar’s world was one of bars and endless staring eyes. The zoo temporarily closed down in 2019 but failed to continue caring for the animals. When it was discovered that five animals had died of starvation, an emergency rescue for the over 150 animals still living at the zoo was immediately set in motion.  

Shevar's new life 

But Shevar’s story did not end in struggle. Now living at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary, he and his brother, Sharukh, finally have space to roam and are free from the noise and stress of life as an exhibition. Shevar is very playful and energetically engages with his enrichment. He can also be seen enjoying the view from high up on his platforms or cooling off in his pool.   

Adopt Shevar

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What you can get
Gifts you will receive when you adopt Shevar
Shevar is ready to be adopted
 
Your adoption will help fund his care and support his species-appropriate life at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary. But it will do even more than that: your support makes sure that we can continue to help more tigers like Shevar and create a world where people treat animals with empathy, respect and understanding.   
 

As Shevar’s sponsor, you’ll receive exclusive updates, photos, and videos from his caretakers, along with a personalised adoption certificate and a special gift bag featuring Shevar. You can even choose to receive a Shevar plush toy - a beautiful reminder that you are part of Shevar’s incredible journey.