Four lions, generally seen as tormented by the poor living conditions in the Buhusi and Bacau zoo gardens, will be released in the wild, in an African reservation.

The move was planned and pursued by the “Romanian Association for Animal Protection”, cooperating with the “Born Free” foundation in UK. The plans begun 14 months ago, negotiations taking place up to this moment.

On July 13, the lions will be released from their claustrophobic cages and will be transported via a charter plane to Frankfurt and then Johannesburg.

Within the African sanctuary, the felines will benefit from 2 hectares of natural habitat, permanent medical care and appropriate food.