Strelley's Reece Oliver has considered selling lion manure to raise money for conservation charities. In a Facebook post, the Strelley Wildlife Conservation Facility announced they were selling "lion poo", said to be "great to stop animals from getting in your garden as it is strong and potent".
However, Mr Oliver explained that selling lion manure was an idea he had to try and raise more funds for conservation charities, which are close to his heart. But he clarified that he was unsure if it was something that he could pursue as there hadn't been a lot of interest in the lion manure thus far.
The Facebook post, on September 29, read: "Lion poo is great to keep animals out of your garden due to its unique odour which is strong and potent. They will be sold in sealed bags and sent to you via post."
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It comes after Mr Oliver opened his enclosure to the public over the bank holiday in August. But the price of admission was described as "ridiculous", with tickets costing up to £250.
Licensed big cat keeper Mr Oliver, who is also a showjumper, has rescued a number of exotic animals over the years - including lion Rocky, lioness Rora and Canadian puma Rogue. Retrospective planning permission for the enclosure was granted in June 2019 and, after intense discussions at a Broxtowe Borough Council planning meeting in March last year, permission was given for Mr Oliver to extend the enclosure.
The enclosure, the Strelley Wildlife Conservation Facility, sits parallel to the M1 in Main Road, Strelley Village, and spans more than 1,000 square metres, above what is legally required by UK Government legislation which demands at least 37 square metres.
Rocky and Rora were rescued from captivity in Eastern Europe and this year welcomed cubs Ruby and Rosie into the world. News of the arrival of the cubs came as a surprise to Mr Oliver, who was playing football on March 1 when he found out the cubs had been born.
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