From Wellbeing Magazine · Yasmin Chamchoun · · 2m
Safari Stay in England: A Night with White Lionesses
Family discovers calm wildlife magic near London with white lionesses.
In brief
Family discovers calm wildlife magic near London with white lionesses. Family spends night with white lionesses at West Midlands Safari Park in Worcestershire, finding relaxation and connection. Originally reported by Wellbeing Magazine.
Family's safari dream
My children love lions from The Lion King but booking an African safari as a family is difficult due to long flights and travel sickness.
West Midlands Safari Park
We stayed at Hwange Lodge in Worcestershire, a White Lion Lodge overlooking five white lionesses.
Safari drive adventure
We took a two-hour safari drive spotting zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions, deer, buffalo, ostriches and camels.
Lioness personalities
Lara and Kiara are full sisters with contrasting traits: Lara is curious and adventurous, Kiara is quiet and playful.
Sister lionesses
Portia and Pandora are another sister duo: Portia is shy and reserved, Pandora is confident and outgoing.
Willow's calm nature
Willow is quiet and calm but loves her enrichment activities.
White lion facts
White lions are part of the tawny African lion species with leucism causing reduced fur pigmentation.
Lioness conservation
West Midlands Safari Park supports WildCats Conservation Alliance for wildlife protection.
Relaxing wildlife view
Sitting with coffee watching lions was calming, with no queues or rush to do anything else.
Early morning moment
Waking at 6am to see a white lioness staring through the bedroom window was thrilling and satisfying.
Sea lion show
We saw Bounty, aged 17 from Belfast Zoo, and Callum, aged 20 from Amsterdam Zoo, at the sea lion show.
Sea lion traits
Callum has cataracts but uses sensitive whiskers to detect movement and vibrations in water.
Discovery Trail
We explored the Discovery Trail seeing Sumatran tigers, red pandas, hippos, penguins, snakes and pygmy marmosets.
Family connection
The night with white lionesses helped us slow down, connect and learn about wildlife and conservation.
The key point
Family spends night with white lionesses at West Midlands Safari Park in Worcestershire, finding relaxation and connection.
