It's time to say Goodbye to Uganda our White Lion

It's time to say Goodbye to Uganda our White Lion

Lincolnshire Wildlife Park - Wild Conversations · 2025-05-18

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In this deeply moving episode of Wild Conversations, join our host, Jess Newton, as she speaks with Steve Nichols, the compassionate founder of Lincolnshire Wildlife Park, one of the UK's largest animal sanctuaries. Together, they bravely revisit the heartbreaking decision to say farewell to Uganda, one of the sanctuary's magnificent white lions, after a prolonged and difficult illness. Jess and Steve share the raw emotions and poignant memories surrounding Uganda's final days, offering listeners a glimpse into the profound bond that can form between humans and these incredible creatures.

Beyond the sorrow, this episode shines a light on the extraordinary compassion and unwavering support offered by dedicated veterinary professionals during such sensitive times. Steve recounts the remarkable empathy and care shown by Uganda's vets, highlighting the crucial role they play in easing suffering and providing comfort in the face of loss.

Prepare for an emotional journey as Jess and Steve honour Uganda's memory and reflect on the difficult realities of animal welfare and end-of-life care within a sanctuary setting. This is a testament to the love, dedication, and sometimes painful choices involved in protecting and caring for wild animals.

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Lincolnshire Wildlife Park is now the county’s premier animal attraction highlighting the joys of offering long-term sanctuary to animals from all over Europe.

Enjoy an amazing day out full of animals, set within 25 acres LWP is home to The National Parrot Sanctuary where you can get to see over 1000 talkative parrots. We also house the only White Lions in Northern England & our beautiful Bengal Tigers.

But there’s more than just Parrots and Tigers here… you will also see Wallabies, Meerkats, Lemurs, Giant Tortoises, Reptiles, Tapir, Puma, Leopard, Otters, Turtles and many more.

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Lincolnshire Wildlife Park - Wild Conversations

Join Zoologist, Jess Newton, as she interviews Steve Nichols BCAv, the driving force behind one of the UK's largest animal sanctuaries. Hear hilarious tales, including those of the sanctuary's World renowned, (and rather colourful) Swearing Parrots, alongside heartwrenching stories like Jackson, the Mandrill monkey who fell in love with Steve and famous for his part in the Harry Potter films, or when the wildest of animals turned up in the form of Dehra the Bengal tiger, now that's a story to listen to. This podcast offers a unique blend of laughter, tears, and inspiring accounts of compassion, resilience, and the profound bond between humans and animals.

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