Lincolnshire Wildlife Park – Wild Conversations
Lincolnshire Wildlife Park - Wild Conversations
Podcast Description
Join Jess Newton as she interviews Steve Nichols BCAv, the driving force behind one of the UK's largest animal sanctuaries. Hear hilarious tales, including those of the sanctuary's World renowned, (and rather colourful) Swearing Parrots, alongside heartwrenching stories like Jackson, the Mandrill monkey who fell in love with Steve and famous for his part in the Harry Potter films, or when the wildest of animals turned up in the form of Dehra the Bengal tiger, now that's a story to listen to. This podcast offers a unique blend of laughter, tears, and inspiring accounts of compassion, resilience, and the profound bond between humans and animals.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as animal rescue, personal journeys in establishing sanctuaries, and the emotional connections between humans and animals. For example, episodes feature the stories of the legendary Swearing Parrots, the heartwarming bond between Steve and Jackson the Mandrill monkey, and the challenges of relocating to Friskney in his quest for a new home.
Join Zoologist, Jess Newton, as she interviews Steve Nichols BCAv, the driving force behind one of the UK’s largest animal sanctuaries. Hear hilarious tales, including those of the sanctuary’s World renowned, (and rather colourful) Swearing Parrots, alongside heartwrenching stories like Jackson, the Mandrill monkey who fell in love with Steve and famous for his part in the Harry Potter films, or when the wildest of animals turned up in the form of Dehra the Bengal tiger, now that’s a story to listen to. This podcast offers a unique blend of laughter, tears, and inspiring accounts of compassion, resilience, and the profound bond between humans and animals.
Hosted (sort of) by Jessica Newton
In a refreshing twist to the usual format, this week Steve grabs the mic — figuratively, of course — and flips the script, putting podcast host and zoologist Jessica Newton in the hot seat.
What unfolds is a light-hearted, engaging profile of the woman who’s been guiding listeners through the sanctuary’s journey. Steve delves into Jess’s university days, her path into zoology, and ultimately how she came to be such an integral part of the team. There's plenty of laughter as they reflect on her early days at the park — including the long-standing joke that Steve “remembers interviewing her all those years ago.” Jess, of course, knows full well he hasn’t the foggiest memory of it — but she lets him have his moment.
As Jess shares stories from her studies and her first impressions of the sanctuary, the episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at her passion for animal care, conservation, and education. It also reveals the camaraderie that’s grown throughout the team at the sanctuary.
Episode 17 is more than just a fun role reversal — it’s a chance for listeners to meet the heart and humour behind the mic. And yes, Steve manages to get a few cheeky digs in before the credits roll.
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Lincolnshire Wildlife Park is now the county’s premier animal attraction highlighting the joys of offering long-term sanctuary to animals from all over Europe.
Enjoy an amazing day out full of animals, set within 25 acres LWP is home to The National Parrot Sanctuary where you can get to see over 1000 talkative parrots. We also house the only White Lions in Northern England & our beautiful Bengal Tigers.
But there’s more than just Parrots and Tigers here… you will also see Meerkats, Lemurs, Giant Tortoises, Reptiles, Tapir, Puma, Leopard, Otters, Turtles and many more.
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