[2][1][3][4] In 2021, Oliver was featured in British TV documentaries, Britain's Tiger Kings - On The Trail With Ross Kemp, which aired on ITV[2] and Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over, which aired on W.[1] Reece Oliver is engaged in wildlife conservation work and has collaborated with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) in his efforts.
[5] In 2019, Oliver rescued two stolen Humboldt penguins, Pablo and Penny, originally taken from South Lakes Safari Zoo in Cumbria.
[7] In June 2019, Broxtowe Borough Council permitted him to maintain custody of these animals, despite initial objections from some councilors and residents of Strelley.
[12] Reece Oliver expanded his enclosure to 1,000 square meters after obtaining approval from Broxtowe Borough Council in March 2021.
[18] The video footage of the incident went viral on the internet, leading to an investigation by Broxtowe Borough Council's environmental health team.