Lola, a 19-year-old tiger that was rescued from a French circus back in 1999, has sadly died at the Isle of Wight Zoo today (Wednesday), it has been announced by the Sandown attraction.
A spokesperson for the charity has this evening said:
“With a heavy heart we announce the passing of Lola the tiger today. She was a firey, smart, sweet and elegant tiger, loved to the very end.
Article continues below this advertisement “She will be remembered for her mental and physical agility”.
In January 2015 the Zoo lost the much-loved tiger ‘Diamond’, just weeks after the death of ‘Charlie Brown’. Charlie’s soul mate, Snoopy, died in 2012.
