Wingham Wildlife Park welcomes three male Asiatic lions

A wildlife park in Kent has welcomed three Asiatic lions, saying it is now the only place in the county to have these endangered animals.

Wingham Wildlife Park in Canterbury said it was “delighted” to have Theo, Rakesh and Thor joining their sanctuary.

The lions, which are all two-years-old born from the same litter, arrived from Fota Wildlife Park in Ireland at the beginning of May.

Tony Binskin, managing director, said this was a “significant moment” for the wildlife park as well as conservation.