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Longleat Announce Sad Death of Much-Loved Red Panda

Lionel, an eight-year-old red panda and father of four, was a key part of the European conservation breeding programme, beloved by visitors and keepers at Longleat Safari Park.

Summary by Somerset Live
“We know he was much-loved by visitors and keepers alike"

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Longleat safari park announces death of red panda

Lionel, a popular animal among visitors, fathered four cubs during his life at the Wiltshire estate.

·United Kingdom
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Salisbury JournalSalisbury Journal
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Safari park announces sad death of red panda who was 'guest's favourite'

Longleat Safari Park keepers announced the sad death of Lionel, a red panda, on Wednesday, September 17.

·Salisbury, United Kingdom
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Safari park makes shock heartbreaking announcement

A red panda that was a guest favourite at one of Wiltshire’s top tourist spots has died, the safari park has announced.

·Trowbridge, United Kingdom
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Longleat announce sad death of much-loved Red Panda

“We know he was much-loved by visitors and keepers alike"

·Somerset, United Kingdom
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Somerset Live broke the news in Somerset, United Kingdom on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
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