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Wildlife park devastated after rescued lion dies

  • Clarence, a rescue lion who arrived at Wingham Wildlife Park from a French circus in 2012, was peacefully euthanised this week after his health declined at nearly 19 years old.
  • Staff said they were "devastated" but comforted that the partially sighted lion—scarred from his early life—spent his later years surrounded by love, dignity and expert care.
  • The park thanked supporters for their messages, and there’s some brighter news for visitors: new lion brothers are reportedly settling in well.
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