Drakenstein Lion Park, Lion sanctuary in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Drakenstein Lion Park is a zoological park in Drakenstein, Western Cape, South Africa, established in 1998 to hold lions that could not be rehabilitated into the wild. It was meant to replace the now-defunct Tygerberg Zoo, which had housed possible descendants of the Cape lion along with chimpanzees and tigers, some obtained from Novosibirsk Zoo.

Drakenstein Lion Park was established in 1998 in Drakenstein, Western Cape, to hold lions that could not be rehabilitated into the wild. It was intended to replace the now-defunct Tygerberg Zoo, which had housed possible descendants of the Cape lion among other animals. Tygerberg's director John Spence had obtained lions, including from Novosibirsk Zoo, and the park's other animals included chimpanzees and tigers.

The park was set up in 1998 to hold lions that could not be rehabilitated into the wild, and it was intended to replace the defunct Tygerberg Zoo. That older zoo had housed possible descendants of the Cape lion, along with chimpanzees and tigers, some obtained from Novosibirsk Zoo by its director John Spence.

The grounds are walkable with paths leading to different enclosures, so bring comfortable shoes for exploring the area. Pack water and sun protection since much of the experience involves being outside in an open landscape.

The park was set up in 1998 to house lions that could not be rehabilitated into the wild, and it was intended to replace the now-defunct Tygerberg Zoo. That zoo had held possible descendants of the Cape lion, and its director John Spence obtained lions from Novosibirsk Zoo.