Kingdom of Zion (formerly Zion Wildlife Gardens) is a privately owned zoo located near Kamo, Whangarei, New Zealand, currently sited at the former Zion Wildlife Gardens property. The facility houses 34 cats of varying species, mainly lions and Bengal tigers, a black leopard, and two African Cheetah. Kingdom of Zion Limited was incorporated on 9 March 2012. The park is privately run and is funded through tours and donations.
While a few of the cats kept are semi-wild, the majority of the cats have been hand reared at the park. The park was the location of the documentary series The Lion Man, which documented events at the park and elsewhere.
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