Trustees and staff team at the Park in Friskney welcomed the charity's patron, the Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire Mr Toby Dennis, along with other dignitaries to witness the signing yesterday morning (Tuesday).
It was signed by Steve Nichols, the Chief Executive of Lincolnshire Wildlife Park, and Major Mitch Pegg, Officer Commanding of the 3rd Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment.
Afterwards, the party toured the wildlife park and enjoyed a buffet lunch.
Our photographer David Dawson was there to witness the historic event.
*For the full story see next week's Boston and Skegness Standard newspapers.
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Steve Nichols talking parrots with the Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire Mr Toby Dennis during the tour. Photo: David Dawson
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The charity's patron, the Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire Mr Toby Dennis, had a quick change out of his uniform to enjoy the rest of the tour in the late summer heat. Photo: JPI Media
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The tigers were a popular part of the tour. Photo: JPI Media
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Steve Nichols, the Chief Executive of Lincolnshire Wildlife Park, gets up close with Nigel the Puma, watched by Major Mitch Pegg, Officer Commanding of the 3rd Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment.Sgt Stephen Grant, and the Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire, Mr Toby Dennis. Photo: David Dawson