In this powerful and poignant episode, Zoologist, Jess Newton sits down once again with Steve Nichols BCAv and founder of the UK's largest parrot sanctuary, to explore a moment that changed the course of the sanctuary’s future — and Steve’s life — forever.
This heart-warming episode marks the arrival of something far bigger than feathers: tigers. And not just any tigers, but the first big cats to call the sanctuary home. What began as a bold decision quickly turned into a cocktail of nerves, excitement, and no small dose of self-doubt. With candid honesty, Steve recounts the whirlwind of preparing for their arrival — the logistical chaos, the emotional toll, and the sheer weight of responsibility that came with caring for one of the world’s most powerful predators.
But this isn’t just about cages and permits. It’s about connection. This episode also introduces the beginning of an extraordinary bond between man and beast — a relationship forged not through dominance, but through trust, respect, and an unspoken understanding that would go on to define Steve’s work with big cats.
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to welcome a tiger into your care — and into your heart — this episode delivers insight, heart, and a few laughs along the way. From the sanctuary grounds to the emotional ground zero of a life-changing decision, it’s one you won’t want to miss.
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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 Meerkats, Lemurs, Giant Tortoises, Reptiles, Tapir, Puma, Leopard, Otters, Turtles and many more.
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