The rangers at the park, who work every day over the Xmas period including Christmas Day, were spotted giving out delicious treats and toys for the animals earlier this week.
The team, dressed in Santa hats, delivered extra portions of fruit and vegetables in boxes to the meerkats and armadillos. Here are some of the best pictures:
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Fish and meat treats were also handed out to the Amur Tigers, Leopards and Lions, in tinsel-covered buckets as Xmas joy was spread around the 150-acre park. Photo: Yorkshire Wildlife Park
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The team, dressed in Santa hats, delivered extra portions of fruit and vegetables in boxes to the meerkats and armadillos. Here are some of the best pictures: Photo: Yorkshire Wildlife Park
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The parks newest Polar Bears - Hamish, Luka and Sisu – were also eager to get their paws on their first festive gifts. Photo: Yorkshire Wildlife Park
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Other delights included a selection of fresh Christmas vegetables for a special baboon, a platter of fine fish treats for the South American Giant Otter duo, healthy candy canes for the giraffes and Christmas goodies for the young hyena cubs. Photo: Yorkshire Wildlife Park
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Debbie Porter, Animal Manager, of the park at Branton, near Doncaster, said: “Christmas is a special time for everyone, even this year, but our dedicated staff will be here caring for the animals as they do all year round. Photo: Yorkshire Wildlife Park
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“We always try to make the holiday season a special one for the animals. Although it is a lot less than Santa Claus has to deliver to with over 450 animals it takes all week to make sure they all get a special Christmas treat. Photo: Yorkshire Wildlife Park
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The Winter Illuminations at the park continue over Christmas until January 17th . Photo: Yorkshire Wildlife Park