Lion Recovery Fund

We’ve moved! To better serve our conservation community, we’re moving all our updates, stories, & conservation news to Bluesky. While this page will stay up as an archive, we'd love to continue sharing lion updates with you on our other platforms 🦋

Valentines for the lion lover in your life 💌 Photo 2: 📸 Susan McConnell

Exciting discoveries in Badingilo & Boma National Parks with @AfricanParks: some collared lions are showing remarkable ranging behavior - traveling distances 3x previously recorded! This tells us just how vast & connected landscapes need to be for lions to thrive. 📸 Megan Classe

A duo spotted taking a moment to rest near a pool in Tsavo East National Park. 📸 @TsavoTrust

When the @Kope_Lion team collared Lopirr in Ndutu, they didn't knew they'd witness such a dramatic story unfold. Today, Lopirr walks with his son, carrying on after losing his brother Leremet to rival males. 📍Ngorongoro, Tanzania 📸 Lopirr & Leremet, E. Lufilisha

From less than 10 lions to nearly 40 in Senegal's Niokolo-Koba National Park. This is what recovery looks like. Read key insights from LRF Director Peter Lindsey in our latest blog: hubs.ly/Q0346mVh0

In an area known for its elusive lions, @TsavoTrust had to stay persistent in their lion survey. After days searching without a sighting, fresh lion tracks led them to an exciting discovery: a lone lioness, followed by another, and three curious cubs! 🦁✨

We’ve gotten tons of questions about how #Mufasa stacks up against the real lives of lions. What’s real, & what’s pure Disney magic? Check out our blog to find out how close the film comes to capturing the truth! @DisneyStudios @DisneyConserves hubs.ly/Q0331Z9V0

Mufasa can help real life lions🦁 We're collaborating with @DisneyStudios to bring attention to the threats facing lions, so that conservationists can get support to protect & restore lion populations across Africa. Here's why lion recovery matters ⬇️hubs.ly/Q032jZbf0

Like brothers Taka & Mufasa in the new #Mufasa film, these real life lion brothers have gone through a journey together. Watch how two LRF grantees @MozWildlife & #ZambezeDeltaConservation collaborate to translocate & collar these two lions! hubs.ly/Q032hPcw0

A new way to explore Mufasa’s world🦁🎨 @DisneyStudios Mufasa Activity Packet has activities that dive deeper into the story of Mufasa & the lives of real lions. Whether you're a fan of #TheLionKing or a nature enthusiast, you'll want to check this out: hubs.ly/Q031Knfd0

Pausing for a cub moment in the field in Kenya☀️

We reached our match gift goal!!! As we step into 2025, we reflect on the incredible progress we’ve made for lions 💚 Your generosity has made it all possible. Here’s to a 2025 filled with more lion recoveries! Thank you for being a part of this journey with us!

Lions are intertwined with the communities living alongside them. When you help us #ProtectThePride, in celebration of Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King, you're supporting the people on the frontlines of conservation 🦁🌍 @DisneyStudios @DisneyConserves @disneylionking

Protect everything the light touches🌞 The #ProtectThePride campaign isn’t only about protecting lions, it’s about supporting communities too. Here are some of the people who live alongside lions🦁 hubs.ly/Q030KXpB0 @DisneyStudios @Disney @DisneyConserves @wildnetorg

Happy Holidays, from our pride to yours 🧡🦁🧡 Wishing you all a roaring good time and sending many thanks for helping us secure a brighter future for lions everywhere 🎁🐾 #Mufasa #ProtectThePride #LionConservation @DisneyStudios @Disney @DisneyConserves @wildnetorg

#LuangwaValley is home to Zambia's largest lion population. With an LRF grant, #ConservationSouthLuangwa supported their protection with improved anti-poaching enforcement, 24/7 emergency wildlife rescue, & the development of a Game Management Areas management plan!

Join us to uncover common #lion myths, fascinating facts, and ways you can help ensure a future for lions. Follow Disney’s #TheLionKing, Disney Conservation Fund, and Lion Recovery Fund for updates on the #Mufasa #ProtectThePride campaign—and share with your friends and family!

With #Mufasa: The Lion King roaring into U.S. theaters, Panthera is teaming up with Disney and the @LionRecovery to Protect the Pride. Together, we’re working to double the lion population through community-led efforts that protect African wildlife and habitats. 🌍✨

TODAY’S THE DAY!! See Mufasa: The Lion King at a theater near you and support real conservation projects making a difference for lions across Africa 🦁 #Mufasa #ProtectThePride @DisneyStudios @Disney @DisneyConserves @wildnetorg