When they weren't battling to stay open during a worldwide pandemic, they were welcoming new arrivals and continuing its conservation work. All pictures courtesy of Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
5. June
Flocke, aged 12, and her triplets – males Indiana, (known as Indie) and Yuma, and tiny female Tala. The new arrivals from France brought the park’s polar bear total up to eight, which makes Project Polar the largest polar bear centre outside Canada.
6. July
July saw the end of all UK lockdown restrictions so there was no need to social distance at this birthday party. Jambo the Giraffe celebrated his 12th birthday in style with his friends Jengo and Palle by his side.
7. April
It was an extra special Easter this year as Yorkshire Wildlife finally reopened their gates, much to the delight of the public.
8. August
The Lion Sunset Safari saw the big cats soaking up the last of the summer rays. The three prides of African lions were rescued from Romania in 2010.