These were the scenes as Blackpool Zoo unveiled its new £1.5million Big Cat Habitat

Blackpool Zoo officially opened the doors to its new purpose-built big cat facility on Friday, May 26.

These were the scenes:

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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

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A lioness enjoying her new surroundings. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

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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

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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

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