These were the scenes as Blackpool Zoo unveiled its new £1.5million Big Cat Habitat
By Sean Gleaves
Published 26th May 2023, 16:27 BST
Updated 26th May 2023, 16:37 BST
Blackpool Zoo officially opened the doors to its new purpose-built big cat facility on Friday, May 26.
These were the scenes:
9. Blackpool Zoo
Big Cat Habitat, which cost £1.5million, combines increased indoor space, extended external paddocks and improved keeper facilities, which will enable the best possible care for the animals. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
10. Blackpool Zoo
A lioness enjoying her new surroundings. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
11. Blackpool Zoo
Khari, the African lion, who was born at Blackpool Zoo in 2015, will head up a new pride with three females, who arrived from West Midland Safari Park. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
12. Blackpool Zoo
Emma and Narla, who are 18 and Hira, who will be four in September, all lived in a large, diverse pride and have close bonds with each other. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard