Remembering Cecil: 10 Years Later
About Cecil
Remembering Cecil: 10 Years Later
On July 1st, 2015, the world lost more than a lion — we lost a symbol of wild majesty, a beloved figure whose death awakened global outrage and inspired a movement against trophy hunting.
Now, ten years later, we honor Cecil the lion not just for how he died, but for what he came to represent: the urgent need to protect wildlife and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.
This tribute website stands as a memorial, a call to action, and a promise — that Cecil’s roar will never be forgotten.
His story
Cecil the Lion was a 13-year-old male African lion living in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, who became an international symbol of wildlife conservation after he was illegally killed.
Cecil was well-known and loved by tourists and researchers, easily recognized by his black-fringed mane.
- On July 1, 2015, he was lured out of the protected park boundaries with bait.
- Walter Palmer, an American dentist and recreational big-game hunter, shot Cecil with a bow and arrow. The lion was wounded and suffered for over 10 hours before being killed with a rifle.
Our Mission
His tragic death became a global wake-up call, reminding us of our duty to protect the voiceless and preserve the wonders of the natural world. Though his roar has been silenced, Cecil’s legacy roars louder than ever—inspiring change, compassion, and a renewed commitment to conservation. Rest in power, noble king.