Sadness at death of rescued Romanian lion at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

A lion rescued from horror conditions at a Romanian zoo has died after 10 years at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster.
By Claire Lewis
Published 8th Jan 2020, 07:29 BST
Updated 8th Jan 2020, 10:05 BST
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Allis, the oldest of a pride of lions rescued from Romania in 2010, was put to sleep yesterday on welfare grounds.

In a statement, Yorkshire Wildlife Park said: “With a heavy heart, we are sad to announce the passing of Allis, our oldest rescued Romanian lion.

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“Due to ongoing health issues the decision to put her to sleep on welfare grounds was taken by our dedicated veterinary team.”

Allis, a rescued Romanian lion, has died after 10 years at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster (Pic: Yorkshire Wildlife Park)Allis, a rescued Romanian lion, has died after 10 years at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster (Pic: Yorkshire Wildlife Park)
Allis, a rescued Romanian lion, has died after 10 years at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster (Pic: Yorkshire Wildlife Park)

Allis was among a pride of 13 lions brought to Doncaster for a better life after being found living in cramped conditions in a dilapidated Romanian zoo in 2010.

A fundraising appeal launched by Yorkshire Wildlife Park to bring them to Doncaster raised £150,000.

The lions had been due to be put down because the Romanian zoo could no longer afford to keep them.

Related topics:Yorkshire Wildlife ParkDoncaster

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