Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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✨ The big moment we’ve been working towards - step by step! ✨

Join us as we take a closer look at the huge day for Flora, Gordo and Florencia at the former Zoo Luján. Rescues like these are incredibly complex: from first access to the site, to veterinary checks, meticulous preparation, and the coordinated effort required to safely move the animals. It’s never quick, and it’s never simple - every step demands patience, precision, and constant adaptation. But we love what we do. And we do it for the animals. 💛

🐻 Gordo and Florencia had been kept in inadequate conditions for years. When our team assessed them last autumn, they were immediately classed as urgent cases. We needed to get them out, safely, responsibly, and with as little stress as possible, so they could finally begin a new chapter at our BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa in Bulgaria.

🐅 Flora’s rescue was just as time‑sensitive. After living in immense pain for months before our assessment, it was clear she would need expert veterinary treatment, a tailored rehabilitation plan, species‑appropriate nutrition, dedicated support - and a lot of stability. Thankfully, FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary in the Netherlands is exactly the place for that.

Rescues like these rely on true teamwork: across our rescue team, vets, caretakers, colleagues worldwide, and stakeholders on the ground. And they’re only possible because of the support behind them! 🤝

To everyone who has donated, followed along, or taken the time to leave thoughtful comments - thank you ❣️ Your support means so much to our team, especially during long and demanding operations like this.

We’ll continue to share updates on Gordo, Florencia and Flora, and keep you posted as we search for solutions for the remaining animals - both within and outside Argentina. 🇦🇷

It is only thanks to you that we could make this happen! 💐

00:01: Final Preparations in the Dark
01:08: Back in Luján: The First Three Animals
01:36: Crate Training for a Long Flight
02:01: Gordo: One of the Heaviest Bears Ever Transported
02:32: Testing the Crate's Strength
02:32: Preparing Florencia for the Big Day
03:26: Why Gordo and Florencia Were Urgent Cases
03:51: Florencia's Silence: A Clear Sign for Relocation
04:18: Flora's Journey to FELIDA Sanctuary in the Netherlands
04:52: The Plan: Crate, Truck, Aircraft
05:19: Recalling the Shocking First Impressions
05:47: August 2024: The Initial Assessment Begins
06:08: Examining 64 Wild Animals in 16 Days
06:43: The Bears Are Ready to Fly
07:15: An Unbelievable Milestone
08:02: Flora Enters the Crate
08:49: All Three Animals Crated in 20 Minutes
09:52: Racing Against Time to the Airport
11:05: The Bears Arrive Safely in Bulgaria
11:40: Awaiting Flora's Arrival at the Sanctuary
12:12: A Warm Welcome in the Mountains
12:57: Flora Settles In and Explores
13:40: FOUR PAWS' Vision: Empty Sanctuaries One Day

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