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Animals at Port Lympne near Hythe and Wildwood near Canterbury enjoy the snow

Photos and video shows Kent's animals frolicking in the snow.

Following three days of snow fall, wildlife parks Port Lympne, near Hythe, and Wildwood, between Canterbury and Herne Bay, have been left covered in a layer of the white stuff.

Mish and Lucy play in the snow

Mish and Lucy, Wildwood Trust’s brown bear cub siblings, have been rolling about in the snow while also enjoying some Valentine's Day themed treats.

The heart shaped pinatas were stuffed with their favourites including fresh fruit and marshmallows to mark the occasion.

The treats are good enrichment for the bears, and encourage them to search out treats and mimic their natural foraging behaviour.

The two cubs, who are brother and sister, were rescued from Albania, after being found alone and abandoned.

Sally Holt, senior keeper at Wildwood Trust, said: "Our bear cubs especially love nothing more than spending time together playing, snoozing and foraging, and many of our residents live in family groups.

Mish and Lucy with the Valentine's pinatas at Wildwood. Picture: Wildwood
Mish and Lucy with the Valentine's pinatas at Wildwood. Picture: Wildwood
The pinatas served as enrichment and brainwork for the cubs. Picture: Wildwood
The pinatas served as enrichment and brainwork for the cubs. Picture: Wildwood
The honey infused hearts were a treat to roll in too. Picture: Wildwood
The honey infused hearts were a treat to roll in too. Picture: Wildwood
Lucy inspecting a heart while playing in the snow. Picture: Wildwood
Lucy inspecting a heart while playing in the snow. Picture: Wildwood

"We wanted to celebrate them this year, as we know that many families out there will have formed stronger bonds, just like our animals, over the last year together."

At Port Lympne, run by the Aspinall Foundation, snowmen have been created and added to some of the enclosures.

Snow has also covered the park's vast grounds, including its safari.

Port Lympne shared these photos of their animals in the snow. Picture: Port Lympne/David Rolfee
Port Lympne shared these photos of their animals in the snow. Picture: Port Lympne/David Rolfee
Tiger at Port Lympne. Pictures: David Rolfee/Port Lympne
Tiger at Port Lympne. Pictures: David Rolfee/Port Lympne
Zebras at Port Lympne. Pictures: David Rolfee/Port Lympne
Zebras at Port Lympne. Pictures: David Rolfee/Port Lympne
A new friend. Pictures: Port Lympne/David Rolfee
A new friend. Pictures: Port Lympne/David Rolfee
Animals enjoying the snow at Port Lympne. Pictures: Port Lympne/David Rolfee
Animals enjoying the snow at Port Lympne. Pictures: Port Lympne/David Rolfee
Snowy Port Lympne. Pictures: David Rolfee/Port Lympne
Snowy Port Lympne. Pictures: David Rolfee/Port Lympne
A rhino enjoying the snow at Port Lympne. Pictures: Port Lympne/David Rolfee
A rhino enjoying the snow at Port Lympne. Pictures: Port Lympne/David Rolfee
Snowy Port Lympne. Pictures: David Rolfee/Port Lympne
Snowy Port Lympne. Pictures: David Rolfee/Port Lympne
Animals enjoying the snow at Port Lympne. Pictures: Port Lympne/David Rolfee
Animals enjoying the snow at Port Lympne. Pictures: Port Lympne/David Rolfee
The grounds of Port Lympne covered in snow. Pictures: David Rolfee/Port Lympne
The grounds of Port Lympne covered in snow. Pictures: David Rolfee/Port Lympne

There was further delays and disruption across Kent today following more snowfall last night.

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