Egg hunt for London Zoo's animals

Animals at London zoo have been getting into the Easter spirit with their very own egg hunt.

Nine-month-old Critically Endangered Sumatran tiger cubs, Crispin and Zac, will sniff out a cinnamon scented trail left by zookeepers before using their sharp claws to tear into giant paper-mache eggs, while the meerkat mob will forage amongst sand and rocks for their own eggs – filled with crickets.

Meanwhile, Bolivian black-capped squirrel monkeys will test their agility as they forage amongst colourful eggs hanging in their treetop home, stuffed with their favourite steamed sweet potato.

London Zoo Manager Dan Simmonds said: “While our visitors will be busy on the Zoo-normous Egg Hunt - following a trail of egg-laying animal themed clues to find the Golden Egg - zookeepers will step into the role of Easter bunny to make sure the animals don't miss out on any of the egg-based action.

“We’re always exploring creative new ways for the animals to practise their natural foraging and hunting behaviours, and Easter provides the perfect opportunity to offer up some enriching, egg-based animal activities – it's also a great way for our visitors to learn about different animals and their natural skills.”

London Zoo is part of ZSL, a science-driven conservation charity working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world – a mission supported by every visitor to the conservation zoo.

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