Living With Lions For 72 Hours | Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over

[@cindiallain8542]

Remember, this man is not the one who took them out of the jungle. He rescued them from someone or an organization. Who would have to put them down. I don’t think they should be pets, but if they can’t be taken back to the jungle at least they are still living. Edited for a typo

[@brigettehinton3941]

They should be in a sanctuary with lots of land mimicking their own and professionals on staff.

[@littlelizzi3135]

Yeah he obviously cares for them well and knows what he's doing but those enclosures are not adequate 😢

[@prbd0985]

I’m sorry but the amount of space is the problem. It’s great that he rescued them and if it was short-term that would be great but they need to be in a sanctuary where they can roam and run free and have the space space where they don’t feel like they’re in an enclosure, but his is not, adequate at all

[@jenniferlynn3537]

⁠@@brigettehinton3941 What do you think a wild animal professional IS ? It’s just somebody trained to care for an exotic creature - as Reece is. He wouldn’t have been granted the license without the proper training. There’s nothing to indicate Reece hasn’t been properly trained, or that he doesn’t have properly credentialed back-up in the event he’s unavailable. If you’re talking about 24/7 staff, you should realize that zoo personnel go home at night. Any overnight security is meant to prevent intruders from coming IN to the facility - NOT to prevent the animals from escaping. Information about animal nutrition is easily obtained from specialized veterinarians - and medical care would be on a par with house pets. And keep in mind that if these cats WERE out in the wild, they’d be receiving no nutritional or veterinary assistance AT ALL.

[@jenniferlynn3537]

@@prbd0985 You and @littlelizzi3135 have no clue as to the space requirements of lions - and I’m not talking about what the regulations are, either. Lions are NOT herd animals that scamper about and “run free” in the wild. They spend the majority of their time sleeping and lounging around in groups. Due to their large size and caloric needs, their instinctual behavior is to conserve energy - which means ONLY running when necessary: to drive off a rival, or to hunt for food. In the wild, lions are SO averse to hunting that they prefer to eat animals killed by other predators- or those which died from natural causes - over freshly killed game. The only reason they roam is to follow the herds they prey upon - not from any urge to enjoy the vast plains or for a change of scenery. Animals confined in too small of an enclosure display a VERY particular behavior: they pace back and forth in front of the fence they’re trapped behind. I didn’t see ANY pacing from the big cats in this video. Really, you folks have some very erroneously romantic ideas about life in the wild. Unlike their non-captive brethren, these animals enjoy a steady diet and can expect to live much longer than they would in nature. Please do some research.

[@Lisa-x8v8f]

He saved their lives and brought them into their families. They’re safe, loved & well cared for! Thank you for sharing your story. Wishing you continued success!!

[@callmec0c0]

I’ve studied conservation and lived in Africa my whole life, he is right- it is impossible for lions like this to be released back into the wild. They will die. Granted, at a sanctuary in Africa they may have a little more space, but from what I see here, he is doing his best to provide these lions with as much enrichment and quality of life as he can. It’s sad to say, but they’re in much better condition than a lot of lions which are kept in zoos, and even more sadly, some actual sanctuaries in Africa. It’s horrible to say but these particular big cats have no idea what they are missing (in the wild) because they have never experienced it, and again- it WOULD kill them immediately to be released. This man is doing a great service here, the snowflakes whinging about it need to discover education and indulge in it.

[@callmec0c0]

And he is not monetizing these animals. People are disgusting. People are the reason this couple has been left to pick up the pieces.

[@empress2529]

The opposite. Uk should pass laws against holding wild animals as pets. as a normal country. Only in 3rd world countries and dictatorships (as the dictatoships in Middle East), citizens can hold wild animals as pets

[@callmec0c0]

@@empress2529 this is the most nonsensical rubbish logic I have ever had the misfortune to come across. Utter idiocy. Again, education is free my darling, try for some. Best of luck with that. Maybe start with correct grammar? And work your way up from there x

[@empress2529]

@@callmec0c0 Rubbish? to create laws in order to prevent from civilians holding wild animals, as pets? are you serious???

[@rodkennett5361]

Great comment @callmec0c0 - as Annie says, haters are always going to hate. And be bloody rude with it.

[@user-et2fj8xm5l]

I love Stacey’s manner. Very engaging in the most gentle way..

[@user-sy6fj2bm1z]

Stacey is hilarious when the monkeets climbing on her head. Loved her reaction 😂😂❤

[@GreenFamily2007]

I've seen smaller scale zoos with similar or smaller enclosures. I actually think his are quite nice.

[@ZebRoland.]

I'm sure those Animals are in best situation they could possibly be in considering the situation.. I think its really compassionate..

[@empress2529]

The opposite. They should be in a reserve in Africa, home and UK shall pass laws against having wild animals as a pet

[@dianeseymour9929]

​@empress2529 Send them home to South Africa where there are amazing sanctuaries. It's in the African bush. The smells of Africa, their instincts will tell them they are in their rightful home. These amazing places know they can never be back çompletely in the wild. No one owns wild animals!!

[@zitaharper1499]

This young man appears to dominate his entire family. One could say; it's his way or the highway. No pun intended. That being said, all of those animals are well fed and appear to be well taken care of. However, keeping wild cats and horses in the same facility is nuts.

[@jenniferlynn3537]

I’d point out that these programmes are edited - so we haven’t been provided with the entire opinion that each person articulated. It seems to me that he’s the major breadwinner of the family - and that he’s providing the majority of the support for their home. So if the home wouldn’t exist without the support he provides, then the family would be dispersed - and wouldn’t have a say in what he does with his life anyway. Reece and his girlfriend aren’t married (or even engaged, it seems). Marriage is absolutely a different arrangement, with different duties, obligations and responsibilities. Had they been married and she not been consulted on the acquisition of the big cats, then I’d agree that’s inappropriate. So providing these caveats, I agree: Each member of the family is an adult and can choose to live with Reece or part company. They’ve chosen to live together as a family. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Edited to add that zoos keep big cats and prey animals on the same property all the time - an no one objects. It’s not like they’re in the same enclosure. If horses have learned to co-exist with automobiles traveling 55+ mph, I don’t see what the big deal is.

[@navyboymommygramma]

To address her concern about space.....a wild cat needs a much larger range because it has to hunt and find water. In captivity where everything they need or want is supplied, they don't need as much space. As long as they have space and ways to excercise, jump and climb etc, they will do fine. It's about how well they are cared for. These guys look fine, no pacing, well fed, don't seem to be in any distress. He's a good dad

[@j.elizabeth4621]

It’s insane to me how people watched Tiger King and thought it would be a good idea to keep wild animals.

[@melblack7412]

Lol, right? That was my thought!

[@Kari2025]

Because people are stupid! They’re full of themselves and think they can handle it. They want to be the center of attention for owning an exotic animal.

[@minime7375]

I see the comments about how cruel the man is and how the cats belong in the wild. That’s a stupid thing to say, he rescued them, he didn’t buy them,, these animals are born and bred in captivity, they wouldn’t last a day in the wild. The enclosures are roomy and the cats look happy and well looked after.

[@oktobersodyssey]

The lions were 5 fkg weeks old!!! That's when you build to release.

[@minime7375]

@@oktobersodyssey …bred in captivity…

[@paigegainey7099]

This man is NOT the lion king, nor does he want to be. He’s provided ample protection for the community, he exceeded my expectations for their care. They definitely take care of their dietary and health need. Stacey, not so much. Her fear of these non-aggressive, breeds is too funny.

[@clairejarrett6379]

I think despite Stacey’s personal views, these big cats were being looked after well. Reece said that he was contacted when they were cubs to say they needed taking or would he put down essentially. They’re now 2 years old - considering the timeline of planning permissions in the U.K. and the fact they’re only just really fully grown now, the timing of the big enclosure is totally understandable. He doesn’t stand to make any gain from keeping these animals and clearly it’s actually a big sacrifice financially and time wise to keep them. Many animals in zoos are not cared for with standards as good as his. The people saying they should be sent back to Africa are ignorant. First of all, what would be so different about an enclosed sanctuary there and living at Reece’s? Also, lions live in families and you can’t just introduce two new lions to a family - especially when these two haven’t been raised by other lions and have no idea how to behave. That kind of learning starts when a cub is born. So in all likelihood, if these to were ‘sent to Africa’ as some suggest - they’d still be isolated in a small area anyway because the couldn’t be integrated with the rest of the lions for fear of their safety.

[@clairejarrett6379]

Actually, my main concern was for the capybara who seemed to be living by itself in the utility room. They live in families in swampy areas so I hope that was a very temporary solution!!

[@carollogue8218]

I would love with them in a heart beat! He rescued those wild animals and as a rehabber they look happy and healthy.

[@MelaniaX-l2g]

This guy is an absolute narcissist/sociopath. The way he treats his girlfriend is disgusting, she is clearly trapped in an abusive relationship. He wouldn't let her have a dog, yet she must accept all his animals, he won't let her talk when Stacey asks a question, he won't help her clean up if the cameras are not there.... then in the pub, he designates himself as the one who attracts the women?? Really?? Has he looked at himself?? So disrespectful. Clearly he grew up with a silver spoon and has grown up being spoiled by his mother (being the favorite) and having everything he wants, and probably still throws tantrums as an adult. Quite honestly, his eyes are so creepy, he doesn't seem normal or stable to me. If this is how he behaves when the cameras are on, I'd hate to see how he behaves when the cameras are off. He obviously wanted to be famous as the ONLY time this guy can smile is when talking about himself or when people mention that he is "famous". As for the animals, he did rescue them and they are well taken care of, and the truth is, they cannot go back into the wild, and they also seem happy and do not know what they are missing out on in the wild either. It's different for animals who are taken directly from the wild. I'm happy that he is going to expand the space as far as possible as well. I used to be a zookeeper in my country in a very well known sanctuary, just for some context. At this stage, my concern is more the girlfriend than the animals tbh, haha.

[@AgentRains]

Those of you so enraged should get up and do something to help the problem instead of just putting them down!!

[@lemondedetr]

And actually see the reasons behind everything he did. 100% on your side.

[@Kari2025]

Honestly, what Reece is doing isn’t wrong. He saved those lions’ lives. And the puma. They would’ve been euthanized otherwise. They can’t be released to the wild, they would die. So really, they’re living the absolute best life they would have ever had. He treats them phenomenally.

[@jenniferlynn3537]

Yeah, people keep overlooking the fact that the cats would have been euthanized. Apparently no zoo or other animal organization was interested in acquiring them. I’m not surprised: caring for big cats is an expensive proposition - and zoos aren’t as popular as they once were, so there just wouldn’t have been enough revenue to justify taking them in. The male lion would have needed to be kept separately from other males …it just wasn’t worth it for the big organizations.

[@Kari2025]

@@jenniferlynn3537 Very true! 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@danamiceart]

I hope all goes well with the expansion. The animals are beautiful and very well cared for.

[@lizf1353]

He explains that he rescued these cats that he rescued the puma and bottle-fed This animal and you guys don't understand how they can't just be turned out into the wild that it can't just be let go that there aren't a lot of spaces for big cats in zoos and things. And even if it was in a zoo or a wildlife showing off place it would probably not get the same quality of care in a huge percentage of those ones, not every zoo is the San Francisco zoo with fucking resources that places like that have. A lot of them are the tiger king. Feed them rotten garbage meat😢 exactly as the place he got the lions 😢

[@kristenadams13]

Also, I’m from and living in Oklahoma City. I actually helped my friends steal 2 ferrets from “the tiger king”, because they weren’t being properly cared for! These videos are truly insightful. Forgot proper grammar lol. Cheers

[@Kari2025]

Also I’m surprised at how judgmental Stacey was in this episode. She’s usually a lot more open to peoples’ differences but she didn’t have much positive to say here even though Reece was logical in all of his opinions and answers to her questions. He’s doing a wonderful job. He’s trying to get them more space.

[@jenniferlynn3537]

I think it’s fair to question how secure the enclosures are - such as whether a lion or puma has the strength or dexterity to escape their enclosures. However, I think Stacy’s line of questioning regarding the employee who entered the enclosure and was killed was completely inappropriate - as that is far, FAR different from a threat to the public. We don’t know the circumstances - but I suspect the person killed took it upon herself to enter the enclosure without permission. The same thing has happened at zoos and safari parks …you can’t prevent people from being stupid or doing stupid things. People mistake wild animals for cute, cuddly and friendly all the time - they choose to engage in dangerous behavior - whether the animals are in captivity or not. I admit, I’m here in the U.S. where there are still wild bears, wolves, coyotes and mountain lions. I don’t live in a state that has them, but other Americans have them nearby, where they’ve been videoed coming into the backyard, walking on porches, swimming in the family pool and capturing the owner’s dog for dinner. Being American, I understand that I may have a different perspective about personal responsibility vs. responsibility to society than the British - and this BBC programme was produced for British audiences. The British have national healthcare whereas Americans do not. Gun control in Britain is much tighter than in the U.S. - and their subjects believe that’s in their country’s best interest. So the perspective there may be that it’s irresponsible and an unwarranted threat to the public welfare to be harboring predatory animals. Yet even domesticated dogs can kill humans. I don’t see the difference in threat between this situation and a zoo - if you’re licensed, then you meet the necessary requirements to manage wild animals. Perhaps people are put off by these animals being carnivores - but I’d point out that even herbivore gorillas - which are primates like us, no less - also have the potential to kill. Sadly, the reality is that the neighbors are at far greater risk of dying in a car accident or being killed by another person than by these captive big cats. What I would say is that unless Britain chooses to ban harboring big cats in the entirety, then there’s no justification for disallowing this circumstance.

[@Kari2025]

@@jenniferlynn3537 Ohh yeah I agree that they should be able to question his judgement at keeping feral animals so close to humanity, but he seems to be doing the absolute best he can.

[@KathyPrendergast-cu5ci]

I'm surprised Stacey asked him if the lions could ever be released into the wild. He explains quite well how it would be impossible for them to survive, but conservation laws in all these animals' wild habitats don't allow it anyway. There's too much risk of released captive-born big cats introducing diseases to wild populations, or genetic defects if they ever grow old enough to reproduce, because they're often inbred.

[@beckymrtn81]

I train horses for a living and having the horses so close to his “cats” scares the crap out of me and has me wondering about the safety of the horses AND people. Horses are fight or flight Animals seem well looked after, but they belong in a rescue, not a converted horse stall

[@corriewilliams6702]

I live in africa...lots of national parks here where you can do horseback safaris where all these animals live in the wild and there is not even a fence between them and the horses..they get on fine..I actually have friends that run a camp and they have horses there and they go out on them all the time....I suppose it depends on how horses are trained and what they are used to

[@jenniferlynn3537]

Come on! That big cat enclosure is HARDLY a “converted horse stall!” It’s open air, built entirely differently, and much, much larger than a stall. Wild lions spend most of their time sleeping or lounging around - they don’t utilize large swaths of land for exercise and play. Due to their heft, lions are geared to conserving as much energy as possible. I’ve seen lions in zoos kept in similar - or smaller - cages. As long as the lions have enough free space to walk, climb and jump, they’re in good shape. Granted, it’s not the most aesthetically pleasing enclosure - but then again, neither are horse stalls, are they?

[@MMHG674]

I’m so conflicted by this on the one hand some animals aren’t necessarily fit for enclosures but on the other hand if he didn’t rescue them they wouldn’t have a life he is clearly looking very well after then they look healthy he has a professional enclosure for them one can’t dent that.

[@ninas4968]

😂❤ I love Stacey! I have 1 dog and a fish and that’s all I need!

[@mango8918]

Your post would have been sufficient after the first sentence.

[@ninas4968]

@@mango8918um, alright lol 😂

[@paigegainey7099]

@@mango8918rude much. You don’t belong on public forums if you’re just going to be rude🧌

[@lizf1353]

"It can be legal on paper but that doesn't mean its moral" said like someone who has not taken any time to think about what the alternative would be. "Oh, people don't want their kids walking down a road where a lion lives in a cage" so what let the captive breed lion go in the wild of Africa to be in another child's backyard? They would absolutely seek out humans if they were to survive

[@NicNac081909]

This dude gives me the creeps. You can see a whole lot of tension between him and his girlfriend. I feel like she may be being abused in some kind of way. You can see and feel the bad vibes.

[@sissy8563]

Got to stop and think how many pet owners get mauled by their own dogs or cats.. It's not just big pits, and Rottweilers.. A cat scratch can get infected and give you cat scratch fever, and a cats bite is awful!! As long as those cats are being will cared for, they are healthy then leave him alone. He's doing this on his own, I've seen some zoos and circuses charge way to much money and miss treat their animals way worse..

[@lstokes25]

I love this!!! They are doing a great job

[@mangalam7959]

Those lions are beautiful,magnificent ❤ ❤

[@buds8423]

The questions I would have asked: 1)If there were big cats that needed rescue, would you have bought cats from a breeder? 2)Are the lions castrated?

[@Kitkat-wu3ow]

It looks like he 'rescued' them as cubs... He had every opportunity to look for a sanctuary or been able to return them to Africa and give them a chance to return to the wild. He frankly chose to keep them for selfish reasons.

[@randomviewer3494]

these animals can't go back into the wild. They've never learned to hunt, find water, etc. The only thing moving them to africa would do is put them in a sanctuary there. Thats not much different from being in brittain.

[@jenniferlynn3537]

Without a mother lion to rear them and train them to hunt and survive, there was never a chance for these lions to survive in the wild - or in a sanctuary for that matter. Lions need to be brought up socialized with other lions to be accepted into another pride - and the male lion was particularly vulnerable, as he’d have to fight other males for dominance. This is why these two were slated to be euthanized: Raising and keeping lions is an expensive proposition, and a new enclosure would need to be provided for the adult male. As an aside: Much of Africa is hard pressed caring for the lions already in captivity there. It’s not the responsibility of the nations of Africa to bear when Europeans mis-manage wildlife native to their continent. Moreover: It’s not for us to tell the nations of Africa to take in homeless wildlife. Were Reece to turn the big cats over to strangers, he’d lose oversight of their care. Just as with any other creature one homes, Reece accepted the responsibility for these lions and is continuing to ensure their needs are met - which is his ethical duty. Zoos and sanctuaries shut town all the time - rehoming the lions is no guarantee that they’d be safe. I see it as wholly irresponsible to consider putting the lions through the stress of yet another unnecessary transition.

[@HazelHammond1505]

I think Reese is doing what he thinks is best for the lion's. He didn't take them from the jungle. He is giving them the best life they can have. He's giving them more room then they get in most Zoo's

[@AC-iy6rv]

@ 33 minutes in, Rogue is looking like, "I know y'all are talking about me, let me tell my side of the story!" 😂

[@ryancaldwell9463]

It’s unfortunate he’s unwilling to talk about a specific safety incident that took place at his own property. That’s the whole point of everyone’s concern, is the safety of everyone. But I guess maybe he was raked over the coals so much and he doesn’t want to reopen the wounds. Or maybe there’s still pending litigation over it and he can’t comment on it.

[@prbd0985]

31:51 i’m sorry for him to not even address it and try to set the story straight or anything he knows he’s in the wrong he is doing this through the wrong reason he’s doing it for the attention and he’s loving the attention. I think his brother is correct that he’s the favorite child and now he’s trying tobecome the favorite to everyone else by having exotic animals and I’m not trying to be mean to the family, but I really hope that one of these sanctuaries wins and gets to take them where they belong

[@elisemiller13]

When this is expanded, Reese says, down past the stables, it seems to me that's grave danger to the emotional, if not physical, safety of the horses, because, won't the Cats be able to see them?

[@N-A-uw5fp]

Isn’t anybody noticing that these animals are in too small of enclosures and they can’t run? It drives me crazy when people don’t consider the most basic needs of an animal. I’m sure they’re being fed well and loved, but these cats need more interesting things to climb in space to run. Rescue rescue sanctuary give them acres to roam.

[@blairariavanderkamp3405]

Iwould absolute LOOOOOVE the opprtunity to be around: live with such wonderful animals!! But I most definitely wouldn't keep them in cages, that's beyond inhumane and wrong!

[@delilahcobbles8787]

Dean Schneider, now that's an inter-species connection

[@mariatoro8439]

The goldfish setup is far worse than the lions one, which seems ironic because there's loads of information out there on how to properly care for goldfish

[@myopinion4600]

Mountain lions/pumas do live in snow in Colorado, so not foreign for Rogue.

[@melblack7412]

I think this guy is using their rescue as an excuse - he wants them, and he's not willing to hear what other people say and consider why others wouldn't be ok with it.

[@sebastiank9175]

the owner got beautiful piercing eyes just like the puma !

[@jenniferhamaba1509]

They keep horses in a gorgeous barn, have a huge enclosure for the wild cats and have the rodent critter in the house in what seemed to be it's own room yet the poor Goldfish are in a small bowl with no filter, space to move or any enrichment. I have four Goldfish in a 120gallon tank with 220gallons of filtration and wouldn't have it any other way.

[@angelamoreno5914]

I can understand his love for his animals but it’s a selfish approach, because it’s not the right habitant for them. He rescued them when they were cubs, his next step should have been searching for somewhere where the climate and space would be for them. Africa is where these majestic animals belong. Not in someone’s back garden in England. There’s a story about a Lion named Christian, which was bought in Harrods during the 60’s by two guys from Australia. (Apparently it was fashionable at the time to buy wild animals in London 🙄 anyway…) They too found the cub irresistible to part with, but realised it needed space and it’s proper environment. Once a year old they tried to find somewhere where Christian can live as a lion in the wild with other lions and animals. Learn to hunt for his food and protect it’s self from other prey. They accomplished that, and the outcome was how it should’ve been. Christian had his pack with a lioness and his own cubs and being an alpha male of his habitat. It’s a very touching story, but mostly was, how these two men were thinking more for Christian than their own emotions. It’s morally wrong. I’m sorry

[@randomviewer3494]

in the 60's it was a lot easier to just bring a lion to africa. nowadays most countries have very strict laws about importing lions, making it pretty much impossible to do.

[@hadarfischler8507]

I love how English people always say hello mate 😅

[@satyarthpandey225]

The guy it's self look like lion..see his eyes 👀 so sharp as lion and tigers

[@sunflowermyeyes9758]

I am sorry but I don’t understand this at all. It’s just not fair to the animals. Cold, rainy UK, tiny space….

[@oktobersodyssey]

According to Reese "it's too late for the lions to reintegrate to the wild" (*paraphrase) at 2 years... however.... he brought them in at "5 weeks old" (*not paraphrasing) .... yeah, he meets their needs BUT it's definitely selfish. And those healthy lions would be happier if they could have integrated to a natural life. It's not that he's being intentionally cruel to them, but it's NOT right. They say they're happy, it's selfish. And the "oh we struggle to have them so it's obvs it's the right thing" FKG SELFISH

[@randomviewer3494]

at 5 weeks old they already couldn't go into the wild. How do you even suggest doing that, just let them loose close to a group of wild lions? sure, that won't end bloody...

[@jenniferlynn3537]

Lions need to be reared by their mother - who teaches them to hunt. They’d have become prey in the blink of an eye were they returned to the wild in any African nation - even if a country would have accepted them (which isn’t their responsibility). And it’s not for us to tell other countries what animals they must accept. I’d like to know what parameters you’re using to gauge lion happiness. In captivity, lions are fed a steady, daily diet- not so in the wild. In the wild they have to fight for their survival, for dominance, and to protect their young - hardly an easy life. Lions in captivity live longer than their free-roaming cousins. Where did you get your ideas from, anyway?

[@sharahdemesa71]

Imagine how massive their scratch post is😹

[@kristenadams13]

Come to the states next year! Right. I’m learn a lot about humans living in today’s world! Cheers!

[@UsernamesForDummies]

I definitely think there is an ego aspect to him owning those big cats. He stressed several times how much the animals love HIM and that Rocky was obsessed with him. It’s natural that if you own a pet, you’re very flattered if that animal shows a partiality towards you. Having the same thing with a dangerous, wild animal must be an ego-boost greater than a Ferrari. And he is vain, that seems quite obvious. Wearing a Prada jacket whilst filming this can’t be considered modest.

[@melanie9860]

Now he’s saying he doesn’t want to get into the matter of the attack on the girl but newspapers are unreliable. Clear it up then? Red flaaaags. The more this guy talks the more garbage seeming to come it hmm. Or doesn’t come it. He is not very forthcoming genuine or therefore trustworthy and already shown to have a little delusion and not be honest with himself and others as well in that case

[@lizf1353]

Humans are so funny nobody has a single problem with horses in the garden but lion that's a line? Both are breed in captivity but a horse is far more likely to survive if you turned it back to the wild.

[@FadedThreadsAndFeelingDead]

Forget about the lions.. you can't keep goldfish in a tiny bowl! Poor fish will die in 48 hours gasping for air!

[@debbiebell7229]

I appreciate that this guy saved these lions but anyone who has been to Africa will know that these animals belong there and there are organisations such as Born Free foundation who could give them a life nearer to what they would have in the wild. Hilarious clip of Stacey and the monkeys 🤣

[@oktobersodyssey]

Not to mention these cats need miles to run daily! Not a small yard to entertain you. So, holding them in a smallish area will inevitably end in a negative situation. Like the teen being "attacked"

[@jenniferlynn3537]

What the heck are you talking about? Wild lions don’t run “miles daily” - they wouldn’t even roam if they didn’t have to follow the herds they prey upon! Lions sleep and rest most of the day - they only run when they’re hunting or fighting for dominance or their lives. They’d prefer to eat animals killed by other means than doing their own hunting. Mature lions in the wild don’t scamper about out of boredom or because they’re hankering for a change of scenery - they only do so out of necessity. There are plenty of videos on KZbin that provide education on the proclivities of lions in the wild.

[@heartfulhaidyn]

It’s pretty messed up how MORE people wanted to own wild animals after Tiger King came out🙄

[@whosaidthat4299]

Weren't the lions very small, and couldn't he not taken them to a refuge in Africa?

[@HaveCommonSense76]

No because they don’t have the skills to live in the wild because they have never been in the wild.

[@KathyPrendergast-cu5ci]

@@HaveCommonSense76 I think the commenter meant, why weren't they taken to a sanctuary in Africa, where they'd have more natural space. It would have been very difficult to do that; all African countries have strict laws around importing animals and there aren't enough sanctuaries for all the orphaned and rescued animals needing homes there, let alone ones from other countries.

[@jenniferlynn3537]

@@KathyPrendergast-cu5ci Correct. Moreover, it’s not the duty of the nations of Africa to accept responsibility for animals which Europeans have mis-managed. THAT’s why these lions were destined for euthanasia.

[@navyboymommygramma]

There are so many things to say to her, about having " wild" animals at home but....I'll just say, people have babies all day every day and there is NOTHING more dangerous than a ill adjusted human. I lived a few houses down from a " zoo" , complete with a fully grown lion and everyone around it raise livestock and a multitude of pets notbto mention all the orchard workers in the immediate area and there was NEVER a issue. Not everyone is cut out to have, so called, wild animals hut not everyone is incapable of caring for them either.

[@irenedow5665]

The key is being raised from babies so they are in the family pride. Endangered animals need to raised for breeding to help the population.

[@janvas7690]

How incredibly cruel to keep wild animals in a cage! Horrible!

[@lemondedetr]

Just like I replied earlier: Yeah but knowing those animals WERE BORN IN CAPTIVITY and he did not pay a dollar por them, but rather gave them a place to live, that's different. And said from a vegan herself, who thinks zoos should not exist and so on. You have to know the story, or else jumping to conclusions is an error.

[@whosaidthat4299]

I don't like any animals in cages, I am so happy my kid's are grown up and don't have to deal with that anymore, although they had one hamster and one guinea pig, that was enough 😂

[@lcostantino7931]

people walk in the woods alllll the time with wild animals...wild animals don't kill for fun,just hunger.....if well fed noooo problem.....scary yes but....

[@melanie9860]

Also it’s funny how many ppl would be against this but most ppl go to zoos. Humans b crazy

[@WenckeWolak]

Uaaahhh! How can you have your dog have the leftovers directly from the pot, even if it goes directly into the dishwasher? 😳

[@fiona.freedomofsoma]

How does the mother of thes family claim to love animals yet wear a Canada goose jacket? If you don't know about Canada goose jackets AND if you wear one yourself, then google and educate yourself. No one who owns a dog or cat should be wearing one of these .

[@snymanvandenberg5282]

Bullshit! This is NOT their natural habitat. There ARE places where they can be kept in captivity with carr AND more space.... i love yhat he is immediately rescuing them, but he need to eventually let them move on to better places with better trained people in animal rehabilitation.

[@niasmith9197]

A girlfriend for 6 years???? No thank you.

[@codiemorgan9648]

Oh yeah he loves you so much that if he weren't getting enough food he would absolutely bite you in two 🤷‍♀️ I hate going to our local zoo and I hate this😢

[@callmec0c0]

So don’t go to your local zoo babe and instead of bitching about this man who tried to do something good for these otherwise condemned animals maybe get off the internet and do some conservation awareness, volunteering or donating. 🙄

[@oktobersodyssey]

Its a prison X no mattet how ya pretty it up. That's NOT love. Animals don't do wrong, only humans fo wrong.

[@saving_n]

Why is there someone creepingly appearing behind them at 12:12

[@foramsojitra4576]

WTF Uk has rikshaws!? 37:11

[@kristenadams13]

He is doing it proper if you want to compare to crazy Americans. I completely disagree. Cheers for sharing 🔥

[@melanie9860]

Also a lot of excuses being said that it’s not for them it’s for the cats they could have a big home vacays etc. I’m your property looks pretty dang big and if that is yours and if that Audi r8 out front specifically is yours that shows a lot of money and ego going around. And wanting to look cool.. again just more observations. Maybe that’s from the crew but you got money to have all those animals and I assume it’s yours

[@melanie9860]

Ok that’s delusional though that they wouldn’t kill a chicken or sheep if u put it in there. My house cat would kill a chicken and try to kill a sheep if it was big enough. Delusion indicates denial. If u keep animals whatever, just be honest w yourself

[@manilkasheran2934]

Stacy is so judgemental it's hilarious!

[@KathK-t9n]

Not an animal lover. This should not be allowed in any country.

[@sarahhudleston832]

Lions should live in Africa in a sanctuary will lots of space

[@jocelynanonymousvlogs5418]

Wrong in so many ways 😡....he needs to do right by these animals and reach out to sanctuaries for help! Here in South Africa there are many who could and would help I he really wants it!?!

[@lemondedetr]

Just like I replied earlier: Yeah but knowing those animals WERE BORN IN CAPTIVITY and he did not pay a dollar por them, but rather gave them a place to live, that's different. And said from a vegan herself, who thinks zoos should not exist and so on. You have to know the story, or else jumping to conclusions is an error.

[@jocelynanonymousvlogs5418]

@@lemondedetr didn't jump to anything! I get that he's their saviour, however, they do not belong in small suburban enclosures it's not fair to them....

[@Sprinklystuff]

Exactly !!! he's not "saved" then at all. Yes MAYBE their lives are better than they would have been, but its definitely not best for the animals! Take them to an environment they belong!

[@callmec0c0]

So they can be “released” for cage hunting? For someone who lives in Africa you are clueless. Get off the sunshine and rainbows bus honey, this is the best quality of life these animals can receive for where they are. Do you think it’s any more fair for them to sit in freight crates to be shipped to SA? Think how traumatic that would be for them. Or be held in an even smaller quarantine enclosure for 12 months before being released into something only slightly bigger than what they’re in now? What you are saying makes zero sense.

[@jocelynanonymousvlogs5418]

@@callmec0c0 oh dear, another smarty pants....NOT!! perhaps you should actually READ what I wrote and not EN-VISION words that are NOT THERE 😡....and by the by.... YOU'RE the CLUELESS one dear....oopsy forgot....you clearly live in a fog filled bubble because they are confined for a short period of time and then RELEASED either in sanctuaries or other places AND they are in THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT FOR LIFE, un-like where they currently are living in cold weather and tiny en-closures...seems to me you're helluva defensive and I wonder why 🤔

[@Sprinklystuff]

I hate all forms of captivity ...been in a zoo once and never been back . its just so wrong. He claims to have " saved" them, saving them would have been taking them to a specialist who could reintroduce them into the wild ...they were young enough for this when he took them . or they could live in a sanctuary in their natural environment! (Africa!)

[@kathleenblackwell3445]

How TERRIBLE!!!! Those animals absolutely do NOT belong in captivity!!! They deserve to live their lives in freedom just as much as anyone else. How dare these people!!!

[@lemondedetr]

Just like I replied earlier: Yeah but knowing those animals WERE BORN IN CAPTIVITY and he did not pay a dollar por them, but rather gave them a place to live, that's different. And said from a vegan herself, who thinks zoos should not exist and so on. You have to know the story, or else jumping to conclusions is an error.

[@breafleming6979]

Those beautiful WILD creatures locked in any cage makes me MAD!!!!!!!

[@monicawilkerson1600]

Love him? More like love the taste of him.