Keeping warm at Drusillas

As temperatures plummeted and snow flurries swept across the country, the animals at Drusillas Park have been staying warm with a little help from their two-legged keeper friends.
By Juliet Mead
Published 12th Feb 2021, 14:24 BST
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The zoo might be closed to the public during the latest lockdown, but zoo keepers have been working round the clock to make sure their animals have extra bedding and somewhere warm to snuggle up.

They have also cranked up the heating and ensured heat lamps remain on throughout the day and night.

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Mark Kenward, animal zoo manager, said: “We had a little dusting of snow this morning; it was lovely to see Drusillas with some snow dotted around! Most of our animals were totally unfazed by the snow, quite a few of them shot straight out to investigate.”

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“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.”

The penguins have been out playing in the snow flurries and were to brave enough to take a dip in their pool. Snowy owls, Zapper and Zephyr, are also in their element.

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