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Knowsley Safari’s Halloween pumpkins are hiding treats for some very cheeky animals
From smashing gourds to hunting for hidden snacks, find out how the animals are getting stuck into some seasonal fun.
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00:01Now it seems that it's not just us humans getting excited for spooky season. Animals at
00:05Nolesley Safari are getting a taste of Halloween, with pumpkins turned into toys, puzzles and
00:11hidden food hunts. The seasonal activity is part of the park's annual Spooky Safari
00:15half-term event designed to encourage natural behaviour and keep animals physically and
00:20mentally stimulated. Baboons on the Safari Drive roll, smash and tear open pumpkins to
00:27reach seeds and treats inside. On the foot safari, Red River Hogs use their snouts to root around
00:33and break open the gourds. Meerkats explore pumpkins as climbing frames and search for
00:38hidden snacks. It's enrichment with a seasonal twist.

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