South Africa zoo locks visitors in cages for lions' viewing pleasure (1/3)

Photo released on August 23, 2021 shows a lion climbs onto the cage in which two visitors are locked inside at a sanctuary in Harrismith, South Africa. A lion protection zone in South Africa has rolled out a service that allows visitors to closely interact with lions by standing in the iron cage while leaving lions to linger around. (Photo/ ICphoto)

"We have offered the service for two years. The safety issue of both visitors and big cats is on top of mind," said a responsible official.

Photo released on August 23, 2021 shows a lion stands outside the cage at a sanctuary in Harrismith, South Africa. (Photo/ ICphoto)

Photo released on August 23, 2021 shows a lion stands outside the cage at a sanctuary in Harrismith, South Africa. (Photo/ ICphoto)