LOUGA - Life Size Bronze Cub

This beautiful Born Free Foundation bronze lion sculpture is available to purchase to take home! Created by the world-renowned creative artist's Gillie and Marc (Love The Last), each sculpture is a symbol of hope for wildlife.

Louga was just a month old when he was sold by the circus which had ‘owned’ him since birth, to another travelling circus in France. Along with three lionesses, Angela, Bellone and Saida, he spent his entire life travelling the country, living in cramped beast wagons, forced to perform unnatural tricks under the bright lights, terrified of the whip and the loud music, and deprived of his freedom. 

Although Louga is around 13 years old, he has no mane because his former owner castrated him at a young age, to make him easier to handle and control.

Thankfully, all four lions were surrendered by the circus and moved to a temporary home at Tonga Terre d’Accueil, a rescue centre in Lyon, France. Then, Louga, Angela, Bellone and Saida arrived at their forever home at our Big Cat Rescue Centre at Shamwari in South Africa.

Louga is a large lion and has a feisty personality. He’s definitely the dominant member of this human-made pride of four and usually instigates play with Angela and Bellone!

Now Louga and the lionesses receive lifetime care from our specialist team. They have a large natural enclosure, nutritious food, enrichment, and veterinary care. They are be able to explore their spacious surroundings, or observe from a viewing platform, sleep under a shady tree, socialise with each other or hide in the bushes if they want some privacy.

We can't wait to see a picture of Louga, in its new forever home, with you!

Please see below prices for first edition original sculptures, as well as T's & C's of sale.

No.17
Length: 175cm, Width: 74cm, Height: 90cm, Weight: 230 Kg, Square metres: 1.30

Must be removed by end June 2025. The buyer is responsible for the transportation and delivery costs from Hampshire to the destination of buyer's choice. Full T&C's of sale here: https://www.bornfree.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Born-Free-Sculptures-at-CG.pdf

Born Free will receive 100% of the funds bid on this item