Animals have embraced the cold weather at Cotswold Wildlife Park.
Bactrian camel Louis' indoor house was just a few feet behind him but Louis much preferred being outside in the snow.
Bactrian Camels inhabit Central and East Asia’s rocky deserts where temperatures can reach over 100°F but can also drop to –20°F in winter.
Their thick, shaggy fur can cope with the freezing temperatures and it moults as the seasons change.
Male Bactrian Camel Louis was named after Prince Louis of Wales as they were both born on the same day. Louis became a first-time father last year. His calf Petra is the first Camel to be born at the Park since 2018.
The wild Bactrian Camel (Camelus ferus) is classified as critically endangered and the Park is committed to the breeding programme and proudly supports the Wild Camel Protection Foundation, protecting the animal and its habitat in the fragile ecosystem of the Gobi desert.
All the animals at the Park have heated houses where needed.
Senior Keeper Jenni looked after Tapirs Gomez and Lolita who were keeping warm in their heated house and the Giant Tortoises were placed under their heat lamps.
Cotswold Wildlife Park is open daily from 10am until 4pm or dusk (last admission at 3pm).
If you're visiting over February half-term, to avoid queuing, the Park advises arriving outside peak times which tend to be between 10.30 am and 12 noon.
Latest visitor information ahead of visiting the Park (which includes current restrictions and advance E-tickets information) is at https://www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk.
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