We’ve lost one of Zambezi National Park’s most well-known lions

Above: We are devastated to share that the Hippo Creek female – the dominant female and pride of Zambezi National Park – was killed in a targeted poaching incident. Photo: Suzanne Elliot Smith Greetings, We have heartbreaking news. Two weeks ago, we lost the matriarch of the Hippo Creek Pride (pictured above) to a targeted poaching incident. Many of you […]

A Tribute to the Hippo Creek Female and Securing a Future for Lions

Above: We are devastated to share that the Hippo Creek female – the dominant female and pride of Zambezi National Park – was killed in a targeted poaching incident. Photo: Suzanne Elliot Smith I can still remember the first time I saw the Hippo Creek pride back in 2018 – there were seven lions then. […]