White lion dies at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park
Uganda arrived at the park 6 years ago
Lincolnshire Wildlife Park have confirmed one of the lions at zoo has died at the age of 16.
Uganda, along with his brother Pascha, arrived to the sanctuary in Boston in 2019.
Yesterday (24 April), they confirmed Uganda was put to sleep after his "quality of life started to deteriorate quickly".
The park said they will. along with the University of Lincoln, monitor Pascha to make sure he does not start struggling following the loss of his brother.
In a statement the park said: "It is with the greatest sadness that we inform you of the peaceful passing of our White Lion, Uganda.
"He and his brother, Pascha, brought true majesty to our sanctuary when they came to us for retirement and a calm, natural environment.
"Uganda was such a powerful predator with a deep connection to his brother. He was an old boy at 16 and had the best possible life we could offer him.
"After close monitoring by our team and vets, his quality of life started to deteriorate quickly, so this awful decision had to be made.
"It never does and never will get easier to make these decisions as a sanctuary. "
"Many of our animals come to us for retirement, the most we can do is ensure they receive the very best for the remainder of their lives, however long that may be."