VIDEO: Festive treats for zoo creatures

Whipsnade Zoo’s animals were given Christmas presents early when keepers gave them a host of festive treats to get them in the holiday spirit.

Ring-tailed lemurs, including twins Billy and Taffy, received stockings filled with their favourite snacks and some extra-special presents to unwrap.

The Zoo’s oriental small-clawed otters and Californian sealions were treated to a dinner with a difference, as they were given some festive frozen treats.

Keeper Mark Holden said: “Whipsnade’s animals are really inquisitive by nature and love investigating new things. Not only will our gifts give them the chance to use their natural curiosity, they’ll enjoy them too.”

See the animals enjoying their Christmas treats in Natalee Hazelwood’s video.