FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary

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FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary

FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary is a project by FOUR PAWS and provides special care for rescued big cats. We especially focus on a respectful and open cooperation.

We are pleased to be in contact with you, about questions, suggestions and also constructive criticism. To ensure this, we have a few guidelines: https://www.felida-bigcatsanctuary.org/about-felida/netiquette-felida

05/06/2026

Paws 🐾 in the air, because it’s almost WEEKEND! ~ Tjamir 🐯

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Pootjes 🐾 in de lucht, want het is bijna WEEKEND! ~ Tajmir 🐯

📸 © FOUR PAWS | Jeanine Noordermeer

03/06/2026

Lion Diego is embracing the art of doing absolutely nothing today. 🧡

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Leeuw Diego omarmt vandaag de kunst van het helemaal niets doen. 🧡

📸 © FOUR PAWS | Jeanine Noordermeer

01/06/2026

Who needs diamonds 💎 when you have lioness Manuschka with her mesmerizing eyes that sparkle ✨ in the sun. We can look at her all day long. 🧡

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Wie heeft er diamanten 💎 nodig als je leeuwin Manuschka hebt met haar betoverende ogen die sprankelen ✨ in de zon. We kunnen de hele dag naar haar blijven kijken. 🧡

📸 © FOUR PAWS | Joyce van Heugten

27/05/2026

KENYA 🧡🐯

📸 © FOUR PAWS | Jeanine Noordermeer

25/05/2026

“A lion on a leash” is a sentence that should not exist. 💔

A lion cub is being walked on a leash on the street. Two bear cubs are being “cuddled” by their private owners. Earlier this month, FOUR PAWS has received reports from Albania showing videos in of wild animals being treated as pets exploited on social media. And whilst many users may only see harmless young animals, we see a systemic issue that requires URGENT attention. 🚨 These are not isolated cases: used as trophies and status symbols; private owners showcase wild animals on their channels, posing significant risks to the safety of both animals and people.

Wild animals are not pets. ❌

A lion or a bear cannot be domesticated, as they are not adapted to human contact. Even animals snatched from their mother at a young and hand-raised eventually become too big and too dangerous to keep, often ending up being sold or living in unsuitable conditions. This leads to long-lasting health issues.
We have seen over the years many cases demonstrating the devastating consequences private keeping of wild animals can have. Normalising such interactions with big cats or bears fuels commercial breeding, poaching and illegal wildlife trade. Large predators end up living in backyards, and even for the few lucky ones that are rescued, their early start in life under human exploitation often leads to abnormal behaviours as they try to cope with fear and trauma.

Help us raise awareness and restore respect for wild species by keeping them where they belong: in the wild!

20/05/2026

DIEGO 🦁🧡

📸 © FOUR PAWS | Jeanine Noordermeer

18/05/2026

That moment of happiness when you can FINALLY scratch that spot that was itching sooo much. ~ Manuschka 🧡

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Dat moment van geluk wanneer je EINDELIJK die plek kunt krabben die zooo erg jeukte. ~ Manuschka 🧡

📸 © FOUR PAWS | Jeanine Noordermeer

15/05/2026

The stunning tigress Kenya on her morning walk. 🐾

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De prachtige tijgerin Keyna tijdens haar ochtendwandeling. 🐾

📸 © FOUR PAWS | Nadine de Ruiter

13/05/2026

Just another day with the young Mero. 🦁 Whether napping or running around, 🐾 he always finds a way to make us laugh. His journey to recovery is what makes our job so rewarding! 🧡

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Het is weer een heerlijke dag met de jonge Mero. 🦁 Of hij nu een dutje doet of rondrent, 🐾 hij weet ons altijd aan het lachen te maken. Zijn weg naar herstel maakt ons werk zo de moeite waard! 🧡

📸 © FOUR PAWS | Joyce van Heugten

11/05/2026

Captured in a moment of relaxation, ☀️ Elza is enjoying a moment of peace and quiet. Something she was once denied before she was rescued from private keeping in Romania. Now, the 11 year old lioness 🦁 gets the care she deserves and has transformed into a confident lady! Every rescued animal has a story. Elza’s is one of survival and perseverance. 🧡

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Een moment van rust en ontspanning ☀️ wanneer Elza relaxt in ️het gras ligt. Iets wat haar ooit werd ontzegd voordat ze werd gered uit privébezit in Roemenië. Nu krijgt de 11-jarige leeuwin 🦁 de zorg die ze verdient en is ze uitgegroeid tot een zelfverzekerde dame! Elk gered dier heeft een verhaal. Dat van Elza is er een van overleven en doorzetten. 🧡

Adres

Grindweg 22
Nijeberkoop
8422DN

Telefoon

+ 31 (0) 516 - 45 16 48

Website

https://www.felida-bigcatsanctuary.org/

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