Here we take a look back at the last year in pictures.
5. May
The sea lions moved in to their new home, Point Lobos, the largest purpose-built habitat of its kind in the world! This unique world-class reserve showcases two naturalistic lakes featuring varying water depths, authentic sandy shorelines, sheltered caves, grass banks and rocky beaches. The reserve is home to a family of Californian Sea Lions, who can stay under water for up to 10 minutes at a time! They are extremely strong swimmers and can reach speeds of nearly 20 miles per hour in the water. The sea lions were visited by royalty when HRH the Earl of Wessex officially opened their habitat in November. Photo: YWP
6. June
Flocke, aged 12, and her triplets – males Indiana, (known as Indie) and Yuma, and tiny female Tala. The new arrivals from France brought the park’s polar bear total up to eight, which makes Project Polar the largest polar bear centre outside Canada. Project Polar is a dynamic project that brings together Polar bear welfare, conservation and awareness and research to benefit the species in the wild and advance welfare in zoos and wildlife parks. Photo: Acquire Images
7. July
July saw the end of all UK lockdown restrictions so there was no need to social distance at this birthday party! Jambo the Giraffe celebrated his 12th birthday in style with his friends Jengo and Palle by his side. Photo: YWP
8. August
Soaking up the last of the summer rays. The three prides of African lions were rescued from Romania in 2010. The African Lion is the second largest big cat after the tiger and typically live in groups of 10 - 15 called prides. Photo: YWP