"Rescued Lion Makes New Home in ‘Jungles' of Eastern Colorado"

The amazing journey to rescue Solomon the African lion began a year and a half ago, with people who cared about the hateful and cruel enslavement of this magnificent animal, kept as a fortune teller's good luck charm in Mexico. It ended on Sunday, June 10, when Solomon felt the ground beneath his paws for the first time ever, in his new home at Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center near Keenesburg, CO. ( The 21-year old non-profit sanctuary specializes in saving abused and abandoned exotic wildlife. In addition to ten recent rescues, RMWCC has just completed construction of a brand new Bear Habitat, housing and jungle gyms for the smaller cats, and an Information Center. Observation decks and "cat" walks were finished last summer. RMWCC is currently home to 31 Lions, Tigers, Jaguars, Leopards, Mountain Lions, Servals, Bobcats and Bears.)

All his life, Solomon languished in deplorable conditions at a roadside attraction in Central Mexico. The 4-year-old lion had been in a cage barely big enough for him to turn around, part of a dismal display in Cholula, Mexico, south of Mexico City.

The rescue team, led by Pat Craig, Director of Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center near Keenesburg, CO, and Karen Lybrand, Coordinator for ADAPTT ("Animals Deserve Absolute Protection Today and Tomorrow") braved a year of costly investigation, negotiations and preparation to bring Solomon to his new home in Colorado. After Solomon's release was cleared by Mexican authorities, he was rescued on Friday, June 8. He was then driven 1,700 miles to Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center's 115-acre refuge where his diet and housing will be exceptional, and where affection, play time and the company of feline buddies will be part of his new life of "lion luxury."

Much needed donations to the "Save Solomon the Lion" Fund may be sent to:

Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center
1946 wcr 53
Keenesburg, CO 80643
303-536-0118

You can meet "Solomon" the Lion and learn about his extraordinary rescue by calling 303-536-0118. RMWCC is not open to the general public, so prior arrangements must be made for an interview.

Professionally shot Videotape of the RESCUE is available.





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