Tangassi

Tangassi, born in 2016 and a Safe Haven resident since 2019

HISTORY

African lion Tangassi and tiger Khan both have a sad story of growing up in the entertainment industry and then, like many childhood stars, being unwanted as adults. For too many show biz animals this means a short, unhappy life and a bad ending. Khan and Tangassi were then transferred to the Wildlife Waystation facility near Los Angeles. However, the facility fell in disrepair and due to numerous safety violations, was shut down, requiring all 470 animals to be rehomed at other facilities.

Tangassi is a handsome and affectionate eight-year-old African lion who comes to greet staff whenever they approach his enclosure. Because his previous placement chose to vasectomize Tangassi rather than neuter him, Tangassi will always have a luxurious mane of golden-brown hair. As it happens, Safe Haven was looking for someone to keep our lioness, Mona, company. Tangassi has lived successfully with several lionesses over the years so he seemed like a perfect candidate. But we are taking our time introducing the two as we want to be sure they will be compatible.

ABOUT AFRICAN LIONS

The African lion’s mane helps to protect them when fighting. Roaring establishes their territory and can be heard as far as five miles away.