It’s not every day you see a troop of chimpanzees unwrapping and playing with their presents, but what would Christmas in Bedfordshire look like without some cheeky animals having fun?
At Whipsnade Zoo and Woburn Safari Park, the festivities are well and truly underway. And while we are all digging into our turkeys, the keepers will be busy taking care of all their animals on the big day.
Scroll down to see the playful creatures enjoying all that Christmas brings:
Scroll down to see the playful creatures enjoying all that Christmas brings:
5. "Quick, quick, before they see.."
Even the ring-tailed lemurs got involved with the festivities, the group were quick to investigate their enrichment gifts from the keepers Photo: Woburn Safari Park
6. "Dear Santa...."
This meerkat was snapped exploring a Christmas post box at Whipsnade Zoo. Photo: Whipsnade Zoo/Dominic Lipinski
7. Cheeky little meerkats!
Meerkats Bibbity and Silvey posted their Christmas wish lists to Santa. What did they ask for? Photo: Whipsnade Zoo/Dominic Lipinski
8. "WOW, look what I got!"
Chimpanzee Elvis stuck his head inside his Christmas box, just to check if there were anymore chickpea treats for him to munch on. Photo: Whipsnade Zoo/Dominic Lipinski