A lion and a tigress living in cages in Santiago del Estero are transferred to South Africa

A lion and a tigress, respectively "Melena" and "Tika", who lived in the cages of the former zoo of the municipality of Santiago del Estero, were transferred yesterday to Ezeiza to be sent to a reserve in Africa from South.

The felines were caged for over three years and were given to the municipal staff.

These are the first cats that will find their natural habitat after the closure of the local zoo. However, three other cats are still waiting for their transfer.

By land, the animals were sent to two containers packed in Ezeiza. From there, they will leave for San Pablo where they will be deposited on a reserve in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The operation, which took place on Wednesday, was overseen by Mayor Norma Fuentes. "Seeing empty cages is a feat for those of us who are committed to working to provide the quality of life that animals deserve, and we continue to work for the remaining animals so that their transfer is completed in the best possible way. deadlines, while respecting the required conditions because the approval of two cities is required, from the receiving country and the sending country, "he said.

Cats would arrive in South Africa on Saturday morning.