ANIMALS at a wildlife park have enjoyed a change of scenery as Sussex experienced its first snowfall of the year.
Zookeepers at Drusillas Wildlife Park have snapped some of their animals making the most of the snow flurries.
From flamingos to wallabies, the creatures ventured out into the freezing temperatures to explore their transformed surroundings.
Mark Kenward, Zoo Animal Manager, said the animals have been given extra bedding and extra heating to make sure they are all comfortable, warm and safe.
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He said: “Most of our animals were totally unfazed by the snow, quite a few of them shot straight out to investigate.
“Our red pandas Mulan and Maja, love this kind of weather. They thrive in the cold. In the wild red pandas are native to the forest regions of China and Nepal where the climate remains cool throughout the year.
“They are far better equipped for the cold than the heat due to the thick layer of fur that covers their bodies.”
“Our meerkats are not quite so impressed by the snow. They prefer much sunnier climes and would swap sunbathing for snow any day of the week.
“They did pop out and have a quick look, before making the wise decision to hurry back inside to the warm.”
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