Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Witness the story of Nikola and Vasylyna, two beautiful lions who were rescued from a place of captivity and war. The global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS gave them back their safety and a species-appropriate future. Now it's time for the next step as Air France KLM Martinair Cargo flies Nikola and Vasylyna from FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary in the Netherlands towards their new home: LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa. 🇿🇦
00:00 - Intro / trailer
00:34 - FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary in Friesland
01:28 - Meet Nikola & Vasylyna
02:43 - The KLM Animal Hotel
04:12 - Looking forward to the trip!
05:23 - How to transport lions?!
06:40 - The big day!
07:34 - Arrival at Schiphol Airport
07:50 - Pheromones and how they comfort a lion
08:25 - Now boarding: Nikola & Vasylyna
08:49 - Cleared for take-off
09:22 - Welcome aboard a Boeing 747 full freighter
10:38 - Down to the main deck
11:15 - Checking up on Nikola & Vasylyna midflight
12:00 - Update from the cockpit
12:59 - Landing in Johannesburg, South Africa
14:44 - Saying goodbye to our crew
15:21 - Offloading Nikola & Vasylyna
15:37 - Almost there!
16:30 - Welcome to LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary
16:57 - The release!
18:04 - Nikola & Vasylyna in their new home
19:20 - Memorable experiences
19:55 - A small gift
Care to help animals like Nikola and Vasylyna?
Visit four-paws.org and find out how you can make a difference.
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Witness the story of Nikola and Vasylyna, two beautiful lions who were rescued from a place of captivity and war. The global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS gave them back their safety and a species-appropriate future. Now it's time for the next step as Air France KLM Martinair Cargo flies Nikola and Vasylyna from FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary in the Netherlands towards their new home: LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa. 🇿🇦
00:00 - Intro / trailer
00:34 - FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary in Friesland
01:28 - Meet Nikola & Vasylyna
02:43 - The KLM Animal Hotel
04:12 - Looking forward to the trip!
05:23 - How to transport lions?!
06:40 - The big day!
07:34 - Arrival at Schiphol Airport
07:50 - Pheromones and how they comfort a lion
08:25 - Now boarding: Nikola & Vasylyna
08:49 - Cleared for take-off
09:22 - Welcome aboard a Boeing 747 full freighter
10:38 - Down to the main deck
11:15 - Checking up on Nikola & Vasylyna midflight
12:00 - Update from the cockpit
12:59 - Landing in Johannesburg, South Africa
14:44 - Saying goodbye to our crew
15:21 - Offloading Nikola & Vasylyna
15:37 - Almost there!
16:30 - Welcome to LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary
16:57 - The release!
18:04 - Nikola & Vasylyna in their new home
19:20 - Memorable experiences
19:55 - A small gift
Care to help animals like Nikola and Vasylyna?
Visit four-paws.org and find out how you can make a difference.
Get in touch with us:
klm.com
facebook.com/klm
twitter.com/klm
instagram.com/klm
linkedin.com/company/klm
This is KLM's official YouTube channel where we share an insight into our world. Fly with our pilots in the Cockpit Tales, experience KLM in 360 degrees, visit our beautiful KLM destinations, enjoy the adventures of KLM's mascot Bluey and our interns in Intern on a Mission!
For more inspiration and latest flight offers, visit klm.com
