Tigers, meerkats and squirrel monkeys will kick off the countdown to Christmas on Thursday morning (November 30) - opening three very different advent calendars at London Zoo. Critically Endangered Sumatran tigers Zac, Crispin, Gaysha and Asim get paws-on as they followed a festive scent trail of cinnamon and nutmeg to an advent tower, while the Bolivian black-capped squirrel monkey troop will test their agility as they forage amongst hanging advent pouches for their favourite treats. Elsewhere, meerkats, Meko, Penelope, Dracula and Frank, will wake up to their own calendar ...

Tigers, meerkats and squirrel monkeys will kick off the countdown to Christmas on Thursday morning (November 30) - opening three very different advent calendars at London Zoo.        Critically Endangered Sumatran tigers Zac, Crispin, Gaysha and Asim  get paws-on as they followed a festive scent trail of cinnamon and nutmeg to an advent tower, while the Bolivian black-capped squirrel  monkey troop will test their agility as they forage amongst hanging advent pouches for their favourite treats.        Elsewhere, meerkats, Meko, Penelope, Dracula and Frank, will wake up to their own calendar ... Stock Photo
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Charlie J Ercilla / Alamy Stock Photo

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3491 x 3520 px | 29.6 x 29.8 cm | 11.6 x 11.7 inches | 300dpi

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30 November 2023

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London Zoo ,Regents Park ,London ,UK

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A ZSL conservation zoo, London Zoo is home to an incredible 386 species, many of which are threatened or extinct in the wild and part of vital conservation programmes. The conservation zoo participates in collaborative global breeding programmes - such as the Sumatran tiger breeding programme, which is managed by ZSL – working with zoos across the world to care for a healthy back-up population of some of the world’s most threatened species. The perfect festive family day out this December, visitors can enjoy Christmas-themed animal talks, crafts and marshmallow toasting at The Magic of Christmas at London Zoo – taking place until 7 January. Find out more and book tickets at londonzoo.org.

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