Ann’s Ambulance Wish was to have a Lions 360 experience at Monarto Safari Park
On the 24 July 2025, Ann’s Ambulance Wish was fulfilled when she experienced a Lions 360 Encounter at Monarto Safari Park. Ambulance Wish South Australia, in partnership with Northern Adelaide Palliative Care Services (NALHN), brought this special wish to life—creating lasting memories for Ann and her loved ones.
Three years ago, Ann received a gift from her daughter—a voucher for the Lions 360 experience at Monarto Safari Park. It was a heartfelt gesture that was put on hold while Ann underwent treatment. Last week Ann was finally able to go to Monarto Safari Park. As they drove in the Wish Ambulance toward Monarto, they shared cherished stories of family zoo visits whilst vibing to a specially created soundtrack that jumped from Icehouse to Michael Jackson. The adventure ahead was not just a ‘tick off her bucket list’—it was a beautiful, soul-stirring experience.
From the moment Ann arrived at the Lions 360 Dome for Australia’s only 360-degree lion experience, the connection was electric. The lions, majestic and wild, came to greet her as though sensing her presence. One lion, Mshindi—her name meaning champion—seemed to share an unspoken bond with her. Ann immersed herself fully, surrounded by the fierce grace of these large animals, feeling not fear but awe. It was more than just a safari—it was creating family memories and a wish finally fulfilled. Ann later shared with delight, “Those cats are so charming and so gorgeous,”
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It takes a village to fulfill a Ambulance Wish.
A Big Thank You to:
- Ambulance Wish Team: Donna, Heather, Cheryl, Sue, Nick, Karen, Ingrid, Alicia, Shyla, Lauren and Dean
- Palliative Care Service Partner: Northern Adelaide Palliative Care Service (Northern Adelaide Local Health Network)
- Wish Site Partner: Monarto Safari Park
- Village Captains: Ann and Pacey
- Photographer: Dean Martin (partially donated services)
- Memory Book Printer: Newstyle Print (partially donated services)
- AWSA Lead Organisation: Palliative Care South Australia
- AWSA Collaborative Partners: St John Ambulance | SA and Flinders University
- Video Editor: Jasper Mills
- AWSA Program Supporter: SA Government, SA Health and The Honourable Chris Picton MP
- Sponsor-a-Wish Supporter (for this wish): Community Business Bureau (CBB)
- Our program is proudly supported by community donations, corporate sponsors and the SA Government (SA Health).
Please consider supporting this incredible program and people like Ann by making a donation, becoming a friend of Ambulance Wish SA, donating, fundraise, sponsor-a-wish or becoming a corporate partner. www.ambulancewishsa.org.au/donate
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