Cotswold Wildlife Park closed to visitors until Wednesday due to the icy conditions but a few of the animals have loved seeing snow.

Chris Kibbey, assistant animal manager at Cotswold Wildlife Park, said: “Although we are currently closed, keepers are still working daily to ensure all the animals are well cared for.

"The snow has been welcomed by a few of the species, including the Red Pandas, Camels and Wolverine who would normally come from colder climates.

"Even the Capybaras seemed to enjoy it, despite their relatives coming from South America."

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Any animals that aren’t a fan of this weather are provided with heated indoor enclosures.

Jamie Craig, Curator of Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens, added: “All the animals have heated houses where needed and are currently unaware of the outside temperatures, unlike their keepers who have been busy removing snow from the roof of the aviaries and clearing pathways.

"It's certainly not the weather for our tropical species but for a few, most notable the Reindeer, Wolverines and Pallas Cats, it is a favourite time of year and they are revelling in the arctic conditions."

Many thanks to those of you who have sent us your pictures of snowy scenes from Banbury, Bicester and West Oxfordshire.

There is even a light covering in Oxford city centre.

Keep them coming.

 

 

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