See rescued lions up close at Drakenstein Lion Park, a genuine big-cat sanctuary in the Cape Winelands. Established in 1998, the sanctuary provides lifelong care to lions rescued from difficult circumstances. Families can walk around the park, observe the animals in their spacious enclosures and learn more about their individual stories and the importance of responsible wildlife care. This is an observation-based sanctuary experience rather than a petting zoo or animal-interaction attraction — for an especially memorable visit, plan your outing around one of the lion feeding afternoons.