Oleg, Raphael and Shanti are happy in Yorkshire

March 11, 2026 Mervi Niemenmaa Pat Waldron's reports 0

11.3.2026 – Photos by Pat Waldron

I guess you have already seen lots of photos of the rescued lions from Ukraine that now live in the Yorkshire Wildlife Park. However, it’s so heart warming to see these lions finally live a happy life so here are more photos for you. This time you will meet the lion trio that came later – Oleg, Raphael and Shanti.

Oleg Raphael Shanti

Shanti Oleg Raphael

Oleg

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Raphael

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Shanti

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Oleg and Raphael are best friends.

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Oleg and Raphael

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Shanti sometimes teases Oleg ….

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…. but, of course, they are good friends, too!

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My heart is singing when I see these lions doing so fine in their permanent home!

Raphael and Oleg

Raphael and Oleg

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