From Gorilla Sacks to Monkey Stockings: Christmas Comes to London Zoo
By Animals Correspondent
Christmas sacks for gorillas and festive stockings for saki monkeys were gifted by zookeepers at London Zoo this week, as the world-famous conservation zoo celebrated its Magic of Christmas event, running until Sunday 4 January.
London Zoo’s gorillas were treated to festive sacks filled with their favourite snacks.
The herbivorous family put their foraging skills to good use as they explored the decorated bags.
Silverback Kiburi sat down with not one, but two Christmas sacks for a thorough rummage, while young male Gernot was spotted cheekily running off with an armful of presents.
Over in Rainforest Life, home to a vibrant mix of reptiles, monkeys and sloths, festive stockings garnished with sweetcorn were strung from branch to branch in the warm, balmy habitat.
The Zoo’s saki monkeys eagerly investigated the decorations, leaping from stocking to stocking to dig out their seasonal treats.
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London Zoo is home to more than 8,000 incredible animals, many of which are threatened or extinct in the wild and part of vital conservation breeding programmes.
Venus, Juno and the rest of the gorilla troop can be seen at Gorilla Kingdomthroughout the festive season, while the Magic of Christmas continues across the Zoo.
From Saturday 22 November to Sunday 4 January, London Zoo transforms into a winter wonderland, where children and families can search for Santa’s hidden elves, enjoy special elf storytime sessions, and keep an eye out for surprise appearances from Santa himself.
Tickets for The Magic of Christmas at London Zoo are included with zoo entry, and every festive visit to ZSL’s London Zoo supports its science and conservation work to protect and restore wildlife around the world.
To find out more and book, visit www.londonzoo.org/magicofchristmas
