Look inside wonderful Christmas reindeer feeding experience at Wild Discovery Zoo inside Ribby Hall
I went behind the scenes at a Lancashire zoo to meet the not-so-mythical reindeers, and find out all about these beautiful creatures, in this heartwarming video.
I fed three adorable reindeers, and even watched an elf read them a Christmas story, during a visit to Wild Discovery Zoo.
I was surprised by how gentle the creatures are as they take the ‘reindeer feed’ mix from my hands - although, this is done through a fence as I’m told they may headbutt me if I get in the enclosure.
The three reindeer also appear to be incredibly curious - tilting their heads and popping over to say hello whenever I get near the fence.
Reindeers - Pringles, Brambles and Bruno, live permanently at the Kirkham site, but CEO Neil Trickett explains, in the video above, that Christmas is the perfect chance to educate people on these beautiful creatures.
“Many people think reindeers are a mythical creature that come out at Christmas time only, so it’s a great opportunity to focus purely on reindeers because everyone relates to them being Santa’s helpers.”
The reindeer feeding experience is part of Ribby Hall’s Winter Wonderland, which takes place across the holiday park.
Visitors can purchased a tub of food for £8.00, until the 31st December (not including Christmas Day & Boxing Day).
More information is available on the Wild Discovery website.
Watch the video above.