A Day in the Life: Living With Big Cats

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  • Опубликовано: 22 окт 2024
  • Living With Big Cats 2019. A day in the life
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    Living With Big Cats: Previous videos
    A Lion Stole My Glasses
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    Fun Times With Lions
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Комментарии • 221

  • @miggytubetv
    @miggytubetv 5 лет назад +74

    Hi Jon, I have wanted to visit Africa for many years now and what you said at the end of this video really resonated with me. This year I had a close friend steal hundreds of dollars from me and is no longer in my life. Ive lost family members and my dad was recently diagnosed with skin cancer. Thankfully it was caught early and is treatable. Your message at the end has inspired me to take action. Life is short and you never know when it will come to an end. That is why I can happily say that I have Contacted "Volunteer South Africa" and will be volunteering at the "Living With Big Cats" program this September 16-29! This video was the little nudge I needed to finally make this dream of mine come true. Thank you! :)

    • @xincry92
      @xincry92 5 лет назад +5

      Wow, so inspriring!

    • @xincry92
      @xincry92 5 лет назад +5

      Also, Never trust fake friends! c:

    • @katieabberton2345
      @katieabberton2345 5 лет назад +1

      MiggyTube TV CONGRASTS bro

    • @miggytubetv
      @miggytubetv 5 лет назад +2

      @@xincry92 Thank you!, I'm sure i will have the time of my life! :)

    • @miggytubetv
      @miggytubetv 5 лет назад +1

      @@katieabberton2345 Thank You :)

  • @y0urSJ
    @y0urSJ 5 лет назад +132

    john man i get get a good vibe from u brother i dont get why anyone would ever betray u ....god bless and trust me 2019 will be your year!

  • @pattykittenguru8296
    @pattykittenguru8296 5 лет назад +60

    Glad youre back . Lets make 2019 Amazing

    • @jonathan
      @jonathan  5 лет назад +5

      Thank you Patty. 2019 WILL be amazing

    • @christopherschuverer1585
      @christopherschuverer1585 4 года назад +2

      @@jonathan indeed it was amazing but 2020 is the worse year ever since President Keneddy was killed...

    • @Hanna-tp3df
      @Hanna-tp3df 3 года назад +1

      @@christopherschuverer1585 ALOT happened in 2020

  • @emilycox9017
    @emilycox9017 5 лет назад +20

    Sending you good vibes for 2019. Onwards and upwards my friend!

  • @bugsandbears
    @bugsandbears 5 лет назад +15

    Sorry to hear about your losses, but we're happy to hear you're back! Wishing you all the best vibes for the new year! Doris & Matthias 🐻

    • @ianinter9333
      @ianinter9333 4 года назад

      Nmmko k🏫🏫🏫🏫🏪🏪🏪🏪🏪🗽🗽🗼⛲🏰🏰🏰🏢🐱😱🌂🌂🌂😋😋😋😋😋😋😋👪😍😍👪👟👞💄

  • @darthjavo7438
    @darthjavo7438 5 лет назад +10

    Cats and gorgeous ladies...lucky man

  • @TheAggie2309
    @TheAggie2309 5 лет назад +12

    I'm so happy you're back!!! I was just recently rewatching your old videos with the lion cubs!

  • @nomia3364
    @nomia3364 4 года назад +3

    Finally, after years of watching your videos April 2020 I’m going to this program for 2 weeks! I cry of happiness just thinking about it 💕 Thank you for all your videos

    • @jonathan
      @jonathan  4 года назад +1

      Well...2020 has been a crazy year, lol

  • @malia8819
    @malia8819 5 лет назад +5

    I’m not exaggerating when I say that your channel has changed my life! Thank you so much for inspiring me!

  • @Ethanbrower12
    @Ethanbrower12 5 лет назад +8

    I just put in my application. June 2020 can’t come fast enough! Thank you for sharing this experience and influencing me to go.

    • @Biobele
      @Biobele 4 года назад +1

      Then Corona happened

    • @jonathan
      @jonathan  4 года назад +1

      I was supposed to be there right now, releasing cheetahs into he wild. So I feel your pain. Are you planning on just going another time?

    • @Ethanbrower12
      @Ethanbrower12 4 года назад

      @@jonathan Yes, this is the kind of thing i'll regret not doing. I hope this is all over soon.

  • @TheWhorelyVirgin
    @TheWhorelyVirgin 5 лет назад +9

    Thanks for your honesty in showing the HARD WORK of volunteering. Because of this, I had to be real with myself and admit that I wanted different things for my 2018 long-term African immersion. (I had unrealistic ideas about volunteering before I happened on your videos). I did still volunteer with big cats for several days, but the main thrust was bush camping and safariing with wild animals.
    That said, after what I've experienced, I might circle back to volunteering on my next long-term African immersion. Your videos really help me decide and plan, so keep em coming!

    • @jonathan
      @jonathan  5 лет назад +2

      Thanks a lot. I always try to give a realistic look and not just show the playing with animals. There is a lot of work and I never want to give the impression that it's simply a petting zoo holiday. Where are you heading for your next Africa immersion?

    • @TheWhorelyVirgin
      @TheWhorelyVirgin 5 лет назад +3

      @@jonathan That's a good question. I think the earliest I'd return to Africa is 2020, starting in Morocco, traversing the entire Western African coast overland, and ending in South Africa with a volunteer experience. I need a break in 2019 (by exploring easier countries). As much as I enjoy overland bush camping, it's a really extreme way to travel long-term.

  • @oldnerdreviews
    @oldnerdreviews 5 лет назад +1

    So very glad to have you back, Jon! I love all your content. Sorry to hear about all the hardships of the last year.

  • @Tom-nm4dg
    @Tom-nm4dg 5 лет назад +6

    Welcome back Jon, I'm sorry 2018 was rough for you. But hopefully the years ahead will be better. Great video!

    • @jonathan
      @jonathan  5 лет назад

      Brighter days are definitely ahead :D

  • @MA-ss7pt
    @MA-ss7pt 5 лет назад +8

    I am sooooooo jealous of you Jon! God bless you brother and those who betray you will regret it, it is ONLY matter of time!

  • @wesleyhendrix5756
    @wesleyhendrix5756 5 лет назад

    Don't ever stop doing what you're doing, you have no idea how many lives you are touching by showing these vids/ your awesome bro! This gives people a hope to explore another side of life, while some people are keeping up w/ the Jone's and struggling to make a living, them seeing a vid like this puts life into perspective- whats important and whats not and what they should pursue. All I see is people smiling and enjoying life, Thats contagious - thats it!

  • @1thejoshman
    @1thejoshman 5 лет назад +5

    Wishing you all the best! Much love from Florida!

  • @momospiky
    @momospiky 5 лет назад +4

    You’re so strong and inspiring Jon we love you!!!

  • @christinavogstad9210
    @christinavogstad9210 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you for sharing your stengh and I went through sth similar. Time flies away live life to the full for true love.

  • @wigi-gum6093
    @wigi-gum6093 5 лет назад +1

    I wish the best experiences for you this year. You have grown from the pains of 2018 and are ready to face 2019.

  • @treev501
    @treev501 5 лет назад

    I literally went to Africa because of your previous video. I absolutely loved Living with Big Cats and can’t wait to go back. This was the trip of a lifetime!

  • @DancerJess14
    @DancerJess14 3 года назад

    I attended in 2019 after having saved one of your videos years ago, thank you so much for posting these, it was one of the best experiences I could have had!

  • @Sigmalennycareers
    @Sigmalennycareers 4 года назад +1

    Much love bro!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!! Hope to meet you 1 day

  • @nixe1196
    @nixe1196 5 лет назад +38

    These dogs are more clever than some of my friends :(

    • @jonathan
      @jonathan  5 лет назад +6

      Dogs > people lol

  • @roddyw9790
    @roddyw9790 5 лет назад

    John I’ve always had mad respect for you, your hard working and always look to give something back to the community. Keep being you!

    • @jonathan
      @jonathan  5 лет назад

      Thanks so much Roddy

  • @lydiapetra1211
    @lydiapetra1211 4 года назад

    Oh Jon...IAM so sorry for everything that you faced and were challenged with in 2018....my deepest condolences to you and yours May God comfort you and heal you and your loved ones!
    So deeply sorry about being betrayed... happened to me too and this dude became very well off because of it.....
    May God embrace you and bring you peace and blessings!
    Animals are such amazing comfort in hard times...they show unconditional love!

  • @princessnicolerivera3463
    @princessnicolerivera3463 5 лет назад +1

    I’m soo happy you’re back! I started watching your videos 5 years ago. I love your videos and you are such a big inspiration to me. You’re amazing bro! 💕💕

  • @slydelyfebradoo
    @slydelyfebradoo 5 лет назад +1

    Really glad your still around to post videos, I wish I could explore just like you, I really love wildlife/nature. Have a great 2019 and I hope to see more videos from you man!

  • @mhopi9744
    @mhopi9744 5 лет назад +1

    Amazing video. Thank u. Yr message in the end was really strong n powerful. I feel inspired n u hv made me start thinking positive n with action. Sorry about yr losses n betrayal. We love u ❤❤

  • @sojazzy914
    @sojazzy914 3 года назад +1

    Awesome video. And shoutout to all the cute female volunteers wearing little booty shorts 👌🏽

  • @brianbcpryor112
    @brianbcpryor112 3 года назад +1

    Inspiring💙🙏🌹🌄💚HEART FELT.....WOW...THE MAJESTIC CREATURES OF THA'🌎 EARTH....

  • @oaktownA
    @oaktownA 5 лет назад +4

    Always enjoy your videos brotha. 2019 will be LIT!

  • @faketattoosmusic
    @faketattoosmusic 5 лет назад +4

    Move over disneyland, this is the happiest place on earth

  • @Byronic_Man
    @Byronic_Man 4 года назад +1

    Feels so good watching this 😍

  • @jadetheron5261
    @jadetheron5261 5 лет назад +3

    And im sorry that you lost some family and friends.. im so sorry to hear..

  • @asabrown1430
    @asabrown1430 5 лет назад +4

    Glad you're back man! This is your year! 🤘🏾✌🏾

  • @GB-dk1ru
    @GB-dk1ru 5 лет назад +2

    Jon this was really an amazing video!!!!Loved it!!!And those puppies melted my heart!!!😍

  • @marissasegura5283
    @marissasegura5283 5 лет назад

    I just applied a few days ago for june this year!! Im super excited and have been wanting to do this since 2014 when i discovered your channel. Thank you so much for inspiring me to chase my dreams and showing me your adventures with passion!!

  • @sallypeebles7837
    @sallypeebles7837 5 лет назад +1

    Amazing, uplifting video. Thanks, I needed that!

  • @kcaruth9407
    @kcaruth9407 5 лет назад +2

    This looks like so much fun😭❤️ I’m definitely putting this on my bucket list to do when I’m older.

  • @AryllMoo
    @AryllMoo 5 лет назад +1

    I can tell you have put all this extra time you have now right into your videos the quality is as good as ever, Do what you do best and enjoy life.

  • @pankajagrawal8693
    @pankajagrawal8693 5 лет назад +1

    Jon biggest fan of you ...
    Nice and superb experience

  • @susanlester1
    @susanlester1 5 лет назад

    You live the life! Animals, homes, etc. enjoyed this!

  • @debrastevenson709
    @debrastevenson709 5 лет назад

    Hi Jon, thank you for sharing your experiences with these wonderful amazing animals given to us all from God! What an amazing blessing you have to experience being involved with them and how rewarding for the animals as well as yourself and others! I can totally relate to your journey you spoke of in 2018. I too experience such tragedy and severe challenges and those that I thought would be there for me were not! It's very tuff when you find yourself questioning those you never thought you would have to when it comes to needing someone to have your back and just be a trusting and true friend or family! In spite of it all I thank God that he held me together and made me a stronger person. I am recuperating from major surgery otherwise I would be signing up to volunteer myself. Sending my prayers for you and all those who are making such a difference in this world and for these animals!

  • @Jacuba05
    @Jacuba05 5 лет назад +1

    Thank for comimg back i really miss your videos.

  • @frederikjensen1552
    @frederikjensen1552 5 лет назад

    Great video Jon!!! Smiled all the way through! Brings back such good memories 😁😁

    • @jonathan
      @jonathan  5 лет назад

      Thanks Freddy, we both have to go back again. So many good times that couldn't be in this video, LOL

  • @monesqe
    @monesqe 5 лет назад

    Glad you're back and best wishes for a better 2019

  • @krhardesty
    @krhardesty 5 лет назад

    I just saw this and am so glad you're posting again. I've thought about you at times and wondered if you were alright. Keep on living well my friend ❤️

    • @jonathan
      @jonathan  5 лет назад

      Thanks a lot. I'm ok. Just a lot of ups and downs but such is life. Stay tuned. More videos are coming :)

  • @peanutsassyathena
    @peanutsassyathena 5 лет назад +3

    ANIMALS HEAL HEARTS AND WARM SOULS - A GIFT FROM GOD - ENJOY!

  • @Rony049
    @Rony049 5 лет назад +1

    Nice Video
    I can only dream of being there

  • @rosaharris9097
    @rosaharris9097 5 лет назад

    Was glad I was able to go last year it was amazing I also notice Kai the lion is in this video he is such a sweetheart

  • @PavelAdventurer
    @PavelAdventurer 5 лет назад

    Awesome! I love animals.

  • @pessoapcc
    @pessoapcc 5 лет назад

    I just loved your words. I was looking for a sign and I just got it in your video. Next year I will be there =)

    • @jonathan
      @jonathan  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks Paula. You're gonna have an amazing time ☺😁

  • @vassokyriakidoy23
    @vassokyriakidoy23 5 лет назад +1

    I love 🦁 lions ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @gals1006
    @gals1006 5 лет назад

    What an amazing video😍 can't wait for the next one, thank you for sharing and stay strong!🐆🙏

  • @pdiane8299
    @pdiane8299 5 лет назад

    What a wonderful program

  • @akudoh3947
    @akudoh3947 4 года назад

    Creation is so beautiful.

  • @kellyfarrell8180
    @kellyfarrell8180 5 лет назад +1

    The best is to come sorry for your losses had similar situations trust me the person who betrayed u gods got them dont change because of someone else's actions

  • @urmantaqi3253
    @urmantaqi3253 4 года назад

    Sorry about the betrayal by friend. This person will pay for betraying a good person. Stay strong. Pray for friends and loved ones. Thanks for awesome videos and great advice. God Bless

  • @stevo8236
    @stevo8236 5 лет назад

    Great Video Jon,Thank You. I love South Africa,need to go back Very Soon.

  • @samanthaalepra405
    @samanthaalepra405 5 лет назад

    This is inspiring and it looks like a dream to do something like that. You have now inspired me to get out of my comfort zone and do something out of the ordinary, thank you.

  • @treasure2behold282
    @treasure2behold282 5 лет назад

    It's nice to see you again. I wondered what had happened to you. 2018 was the best and the worst year. Long story....

  • @blessings2you435
    @blessings2you435 5 лет назад

    *U have a blast, hang out with jungle beasts, have a ratio of 10 gals to 2 guys!🐘🦁🐅🦏🦒🐗 THANK YOU 4 MY "SIGN" JON!! I needed it!☮️*

  • @slydelyfebradoo
    @slydelyfebradoo 5 лет назад

    I don't understand how someone could betray you; don't think about that tho, stay on the positive side of things, may your 2019 be blessed! Love you man!

  • @halestormz7453
    @halestormz7453 5 лет назад

    So lovely. Thanks for sharing.

  • @deejay5457
    @deejay5457 5 лет назад

    This was amazing. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes.

  • @rahatferdous7269
    @rahatferdous7269 3 года назад +1

    those white chicks r amazing !!!! undoubtedly !!!!

  • @murshedaziz3742
    @murshedaziz3742 5 лет назад

    it's just awesome to watch your videos...love all of those...

  • @santonigeek
    @santonigeek 5 лет назад

    i feel like comfortable here
    good vibes

  • @notachicknlittle7018
    @notachicknlittle7018 4 года назад

    You are so handsome. As we go through life we experience many things. How we react will make us or can break us. You
    will be fine I believe. Best wishes.

  • @OAwesomeO
    @OAwesomeO 4 года назад

    Awesome. 🦁👑

  • @F.O.E_Ace
    @F.O.E_Ace Год назад

    Peace and positivity

  • @mariaduran1886
    @mariaduran1886 5 лет назад

    I love animals so much I would give my life to them

  • @gamingwithfrankiesandra7096
    @gamingwithfrankiesandra7096 5 лет назад

    This is awesome that you got to experiencethos

  • @TheLorkitos
    @TheLorkitos 5 лет назад

    So cool !

  • @tim5084
    @tim5084 5 лет назад

    My 2018 also sucked. Hope you feel better and wish you all the best!

    • @jonathan
      @jonathan  5 лет назад

      Thanks Tim. You too

  • @ahmetrefikeryilmaz4432
    @ahmetrefikeryilmaz4432 4 года назад +1

    4:46 yep man that's the life.

  • @Samhertzog
    @Samhertzog 5 лет назад

    Nicely made Jon, good old school style, nice to see again!

  • @thomaslemmons7919
    @thomaslemmons7919 5 лет назад +1

    I love ur big cat videos

  • @Akismoon
    @Akismoon 5 лет назад +1

    I'm planning to join you guys so I can help out with the animals when I turn 18.

  • @thetintopirate6861
    @thetintopirate6861 5 лет назад

    Amazing Channel , Love the passion for the animals👍👍

  • @birkbergdahl5759
    @birkbergdahl5759 5 лет назад

    Awesome video! I'm defently going to do this in my life. Thanks for inspiring me. Just wanted to let you know, suffering is our best teacher to evolve and to be more accepting and present in life. In long term, 2018 was probebly your "best" year in terms of spiritual growth. Never forget that. Bless you and keep being present and awesome. Thanks

  • @FluffyFlatypus
    @FluffyFlatypus 5 лет назад

    I’m so sorry for your loss

  • @jadetheron5261
    @jadetheron5261 5 лет назад

    And i was thinking.. maybe on my birthday i could vist there! :) Maybe i could meet you..maybe heh :3

  • @jackietequila2622
    @jackietequila2622 5 лет назад +2

    hey Jon how you doing mate? i hope you're good, so i've been wondering, is it hard to go there ? i mean, what do i have to do to be a volunteer?

    • @jonathan
      @jonathan  5 лет назад +1

      You should check out the links in the description. You'll find a lot more detailed info there :)

  • @AnBlast
    @AnBlast 5 лет назад

    Your words have inspired me and i'm sorry that last year wasn't the best year and when i'm 14 and *cough *cough* 9 months *cough* i'm going to a animal rescue centre to help animal because that is my dream to be with animals and help them and when i get a actual job that pays money i'll be working at a zoo and maybe after i'll go on my dream adventure to be with animals and i don't even have a pet yet so i don't really know how to bond with animals so thats why i'm saving up for a pup so i can bond with creatures and have a best friend

  • @annecarvalho4081
    @annecarvalho4081 5 лет назад

    SOOOO COOL GOT GOOSEBUMPS THATS MY DREAM HOPE I GET TO GO! TKS FOR THE VIDEO!!

  • @bigmagumba420
    @bigmagumba420 5 лет назад

    You Rock Jon!!!!!!!!! :)

  • @megansworld9669
    @megansworld9669 4 года назад

    I really want to do something like this after I graduate high school!😊 what kind of ages where there?

  • @DavidSwires
    @DavidSwires 5 лет назад

    This is so amazing man. I'd love to have such a great experience

  • @Butterfly_stardust
    @Butterfly_stardust 5 лет назад

    Is this in Africa??! This is so cool!! Maybe one day I will go, too!! 😊

  • @hectorlatorre2367
    @hectorlatorre2367 4 года назад

    Can you give me more info at where this Camp is? Thank you so much

  • @jeproxsgranada488
    @jeproxsgranada488 5 лет назад

    Your the man john... Amazing!
    How can i go there...?

  • @kraestmepimentel2528
    @kraestmepimentel2528 5 лет назад

    I love your video's.

  • @partytwo1.o497
    @partytwo1.o497 4 года назад +1

    I wanna come out there with the LOINs

  • @HAWK_Ben_G
    @HAWK_Ben_G 5 лет назад

    @Jon Watson - Bruddah Watson, Awesome video/message. Hearing You Loud and Clear (5-by-5).
    Sending you good vibes for 2019/2020 and beyond. Onwards and upwards my friend!
    This Is It! ~ Mr. Jon Watson
    Going back to Africa, being around the animals and experiencing all the things that I did. It reminded me just how incredible and how beautiful life can be.
    This is why I think it’s so important to experience things like this because when you are there you’re doing things that make you want to put down your phone and just be engaged and be present with the people around you. How many times in your life can you say that you’re having so much fun that you don’t even want to pick up your phone?
    If you’re someone like me and you dream of this type of experience if you dream of getting to be around these incredible wild animals? Then this is something that you need to do!
    If ‘2018 taught me anything it’s just how fragile and how fleeting life can be. There are a lot of people who were in my life this time last year that just, are no longer in it anymore. And all of them are people who thought they would have more time. This is why it is so important not to wait to live your dreams.
    Don’t keep saying you’ll do this later. Don’t keep saying that you’ll going to do it a year from now, sometime in the future, because honestly the future is not promised to any of us. If you’re looking for a sign then… This Is It ~Jon Watson
    Sincere Regards,
    ~ Benjamin G. / NY, USA

  • @cookiedee8473
    @cookiedee8473 5 лет назад

    Just by listening to you, I can see how you shine. There is a lucky gal out there who is WORTHY enough for YOUR love! I hope she is drawn to your light very soon. Thank you for sharing these windows of your wildlife volunteering experiences...they are very well done!😉

  • @brittanybeaker4933
    @brittanybeaker4933 5 лет назад

    So glad you're back, Jon. We love you. Whoever hurt you will get it back. Karma is a bitch

  • @xx_jolee_xxgacha3069
    @xx_jolee_xxgacha3069 4 года назад

    you should make a series

  • @marthap1732
    @marthap1732 4 года назад

    Proud to be 🇿🇦

  • @Rickywestenmn
    @Rickywestenmn 4 года назад

    What a priceless experience how do I get involved in this