Belfast Zoo animals enjoy first snow day of 2024!
Many of us woke up to a dashing of snow this morning, so did the animals at Belfast Zoo.
The zoo, located on Antrim Road, was transformed into a winter wonderland. Many of the resident animals preferred to stay tucked up in their heated houses, some decided to have some fun in the elements.
Species such as the penguins and red pandas naturally thrive in such conditions.
However, others surprised their keepers with their willingness on getting out into the snow, such as the gorillas who took breakfast outside with silverback Gugas making snowballs for a treat.
You can visit the zoo and make the most of 'kids go free' offer this January! Belfast Zoo is open every day, 10am – 4pm with last admission at 2.30pm
Check out some of the wintery pics from today at Belfast Zoo 👇
2-year-old Kofi preferred to stay warm and dry by clinging to mum Kamili's back
Its business as usual for the Gentoo Penguins of Belfast Zoo, who enjoy swimming even in the chilly weather.
Silverback Gugas prepares some snowballs to eat as a post-breakfast snack.
Red Panda Cub Flint (right) who was born in June of 2023, was especially brave today when experiencing his very first snow. He and mum Vixen wasted no time munching on their bamboo breakfast.
Emilia the Southern Pudu, which is a species native to the rainforests of Argentina and Chile, was less than keen on moving far from her heated house.
Namoki the female Western Lowland Gorilla explores her snowy surrounding.
Being a native species of the British Isles, the Scottish Wild Cat is perfectly adept at dealing with the snow.
However, the Wildcat's larger relatives, the Barbary Lions, were less keen on the weather and more than happy to watch the snow from the warmth of their den.
Read more:
Arctic blast to bring 'treacherous conditions' on Northern Ireland's roads this week
McDonald's breakfast wrap returns after four-year break
Belfast actor Anthony Boyle set to star in new Masters of the Air series