This playful Gorilla made snowballs for a treat in Belfast Zoo's winter wonderland
By Gemma Murray
Published 16th Jan 2024, 09:10 BST
Updated 17th Jan 2024, 11:01 BST
The animals of Belfast Zoo woke to a winter wonderland this morning – and while 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.
But 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.
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. Photo: Belfast Zoo