Coronation Street stars have reacted as Jack P Shepherd has swapped the UK for somewhere much more exciting. The David Platt actor, 36, is a household name, having been a huge part of the soap's cast since 2000. READ MORE: Coronation Street's Sair Khan flooded with support as she shares tough personal updateREAD MORE: Jane Danson declares 'end of an era' as Coronation Street star leaves soapWhen he isn't filming on the cobbles, Jack provides regular updates with his 395,000 Instagram followers. The photos show a pack of lions enjoying a meal, as well as some clips of Hanni filming the wild animals. The star's Corrie colleagues have been quick to react to the post, as Sam Blakeman actor Jude Riordan joked: "Knowsley Safari Park is looking great Jack".