Incredible moment a lioness wrestles the man who raised her as the pair are reunited

Kiara ran out of her enclosure and leapt on her former owner in an endearing show of affection. Photo / The Black Jaguar-White Tiger Foundation via Facebook

This is the incredible moment a lioness was reunited with the man who raised her as a cub.

Kiara, who was named after the Lion King character, leapt on her former owner in delight when the pair were reintroduced at her new home in Mexico City.

Adolfo rescued the big cat when she was a baby but she was later moved to the Black Jaguar-White Tiger Foundation to receive specialist care, reports the Daily Mail.

The sanctuary first shared footage of the reunion on Facebook in 2015 but it has since re-emerged on the internet, amassing almost three million views.

The video shows Kiara leap on Adolfo and bring him to the ground as she nuzzles into him and receives big cuddles.

The Mexico-based foundation was set up in 2013 by Mexican businessman Eduardo Serio after he became frustrated at the mistreatment of big cats.

The centre has since cared for around 300 'Big Felines', including Lions, Jaguars, Tigers, Leopards, Lynxes, Pumas