<p>This is the moment rescued lions and tigers from an evacuated zoo in Ukraine arrived safely in Poland.</p><p>The convoy of creatures - including six lions, six tigers and two caracals - made it across the border earlier today (3).</p><p>There had been fears the vehicles carrying the animals from the zoo in Kyiv had been 'surrounded by Russian tanks'.</p><p>But after been checked over by vets they crossed to safety, and are now on their way to their new home at Poznan Zoo.</p><p>Poznan Zoo staff said yesterday: "We've already lost our hope.</p><p>"Yesterday around 6pm we received tragic news that the transport of animals we are waiting for on the Polish border was surrounded by Russian tanks. </p><p>"We spent the night waiting for the news, fearing the worst. </p><p>"Today a miracle happened! Kiev defenders carried out transport through the occupation line."</p><p>The footage shows the convoy in Ukraine.</p>
