Giraffes at Longleat on top of the world thanks to hot weather

Longleat’s giraffes have returned to the East African Reserve in the Safari Park to make the most of spring’s warm weather.

The giraffes, which range in height from four to five-and-a-half metres, are kept indoors during winter for their own safety.

Longleat keepers recently introduced state-of-the-art technology to ensure the temperatures inside their house are kept at an even 22’C.

But now, they have ventured outdoors as the temperatures pick up across England.

Darren Beasley, head of animal operations at Longleat, said, “The pictures show just how much they love to return to the reserve, it’s an amazing sight to see them gambolling like lambs as they run across the park for the first time in the spring when they join the zebras and ostriches.

“They are native to the savannahs of Africa, so it’s really important we monitor the temperature each day. Around May, when there are plenty of leaves to eat, we will also offer guests the opportunity to feed them from the pier overlooking the safari.”

Picture: The giraffes are enjoying the great outdoors with their zebra friends