Why adoption is so important

Lions are one of the world’s most recognised animals, associated with awe, wonder, and majesty. As a keystone species, they play a vital role in maintaining a healthy balance in their delicate ecosystems. Yet, they are under threat more than ever before, from poaching, habitat loss, and conflict with humans. Currently, there are only 23,000 lions left in the wild, meaning their population has decreased by a shocking 43% in just two decades and making them vulnerable to extinction.

David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation is taking action to protect this iconic big cat from the multitude of threats pushing them to the brink of extinction. It is our mission to save this revered species and you can help us do it!

David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation
£3 per month

Just £3 per month (or £36 one-off) could enable wildlife ranger training and welfare programmes that support patrols protecting lions.

David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation
£5 per month

For only £5 per month (or £47 one-off) rangers could be provided with effective communications equipment to improve the efficiency of their patrols and response times to lion threats. 

David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation
£10 per month

With £10 per month (or £60 one-off) undercover investigations into the illegal trade of big cat parts and consumption in Asia. 

What’s included?

A Personalised Adoption Pack 

You’ll get a personalised certificate, species fact sheet, animal bio sheet, and a photograph. In addition we will send you bi-annual updates on our conservation work with your chosen species.

Wildlife Matters Magazine 

DSWF’s magazine, bringing you conservation news and updates on our work to fight wildlife crime and protect endangered species.

Lion Sketch Print

An eye-catching lion sketch print created by talented wildlife artist Andrew Pledge.

Lion Toy

For adoptions of £5 per month or £47 a year and over, you can also opt to receive a beautiful, handknitted toy crafted by the Little Ndaba women’s group in Zambia.

*Adoption packs are only available to be posted within the UK. Alternatively you can opt to receive a digital adoption pack, sent via email. 

More than a toy.

Our adoption animal toys are made by the ladies of the Little Ndaba group in Zambia. They are ethically sourced 100% African cotton and are crocheted by over 100 women from remote villages across the country.

How Lion Adoption Helps

David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) supports the protection of lion populations across Africa. We fund anti-poaching and anti-trafficking operations to ensure criminal groups are apprehended in Africa whilst also monitoring lion populations behaviours and pride patterns and their distribution.

Adopting a lion supports our projects and helps us work with local communities to monitor lion movements, fight against illegal hunting, and raise awareness on why lions are in danger of extinction. In addition, your support can help us:

Artwork by Andrew Pledge
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How you can help these species in need of funding
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of the world’s wildlife has been wiped out in the last 50 years.

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species of plants, insects, and mammals are at risk of extinction.

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