A new international poll commissioned by World Animal Protection in collaboration with Blood Lions reveals strong opposition to commercial captive lion breeding in South Africa from both international tourists and South African citizens. 

The research surveyed 2,528 adults across South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, and the Netherlands, examining public attitudes toward the country’s captive lion breeding industry and its potential impact on tourism and national reputation. 

The findings are clear. Across all audiences, respondents overwhelmingly support wildlife-friendly tourism and express concern that captive lion breeding damages South Africa’s global reputation. 

Poll report: https://www.worldanimalprotection.or.ke/siteassets/south-african-lion-farming-poll.pdf