Christmas comes early to the London zoo as animals get treats and advent calendars

In a video, one can see Sumatran tigers playing with scented candy canes. Often zookeepers leave things that smell of catnip or musk to stimulate big cats and it is assumed that they may have done the same with the candy canes.

Keepers created a scented festive forest for our Sumatran tigers to explore. 🐯 But before Asim had a chance to enjoy the sweet treat, mischievous Gaysha decided to play #TheGrinch – tearing it down in seconds, sending her straight to Santa’s naughty list! https://t.co/eqRg7imkcU pic.twitter.com/o2dmDxzQV6

— ZSL London Zoo (@zsllondonzoo) December 9, 2021

Earlier this month, the zoo staff left a set of advent calendars for the meerkats. The advent calendars had crickets inside them that are one of meerkat’s favourite food. Advent calendars, which are traditionally supposed to be opened one by one, were opened at once by the small furry mammals. While sharing the video of a mob of mischievous meerkats relishing the crickets within minutes, the London zoo Twitter handle commented, “It’s safe to say that patience isn’t a meerkat’s best quality.”

It’s safe to say that patience isn’t a meerkat’s best quality, but they had great fun foraging for their favourite tasty crickets! Enjoy a festive family day out this #Christmas and journey through the animal kingdom – book today: https://t.co/szlavHVXvS #MagicOfChristmas pic.twitter.com/H5Je6lW0QL

— ZSL London Zoo (@zsllondonzoo) December 1, 2021

Last week, the squirrel monkeys were treated with their favourite nuts that were hidden in Christmas stockings. Additionally, the zoo also hosted an outdoor trail walk with alpacas and llamas. Before that, ahead of the launch of the Christmas festivities, the zookeepers helped the penguins post letters to Santa Claus.

Our mischievous squirrel monkeys woke to find mini stockings filled with festive nuts around their home! 🐒 Set in 36 acres of outdoor space, London Zoo is a nature haven at the heart of the capital – find out more about our festive fun: https://t.co/W9JQVZ9uiR #MagicOfChristmas pic.twitter.com/qgbtSs6aob

— ZSL London Zoo (@zsllondonzoo) December 16, 2021

🎵 ‘Tis the season to be jolly, FA LA LA LA LA LA LA LLAMA 🦙 🎵
Our festive family activities run until 3 January, with an outdoor trail and a fantastical wonderland sweet shop! All included in Zoo entry – find out more: https://t.co/4Lj7CM6WZK #MagicOfChristmas pic.twitter.com/2bwDGI2HRv

— ZSL London Zoo (@zsllondonzoo) December 18, 2021

.@zsllondonzoo penguins share Christmas wishes ahead of Zoo’s festive transformation pic.twitter.com/TrfxOM79H8

— Radio News Hub (@radionewshub) November 25, 2021

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Set in 36 acres of outdoor space, the London zoo’s Christmas events started from 27th November 2021 and will remain till 3rd January 2022.