About Lions on the Move

Moving 28 lions and 14 hyenas to a new home presents a difficult challenge.

Lions on the Move

This brand new and exclusive film sees naturalist Kevin Richardson attempt the impossible – moving a group of huge beasts to a sanctuary on the edge of Dinokeng, a South African game reserve spanning 18,000 square metres. A huge task lies ahead of Kevin: planning and designing the new enclosures and securing permits to move the lions and hyenas.

Kevin Richardson filming lion and lionesses in enclosure with go-pro system

Kevin Richardson filming lion and lionesses in enclosure with go-pro system

To prevent stereotypical behaviour developing out of frustration and boredom, Kevin tries to make sure his animals live as enriched of lives as possible. The animals are therefore regularly rotated into new enclosures, encouraging them to explore and establish new territories as they would in the wild.

With new challenges around the every corner – not least when the permits are turned down only weeks away from the move – Lions on the Move is one man and his passion, as well as 28 lions, against the world.