While carnival leftovers might include cold turkey and lots of mince pies for many of us, these elephants received quite a different treat.
The animals at the Berlin Zoological Garden in Germany were photographed enjoying Christmas trees given to the zoo by local vendors who did not sell them.
The post-Christmas tradition at the zoo, which takes place on a Saturday, goes back about two decades – and is usually conducted in January.
Elephants at Berlin Zoological Garden were pictured enjoying Christmas trees donated to the zoo by local vendors who had not sold themYoung and old elephants at the zoo are annually seen playing with the trees before eating them, because they are attracted by their strong smellThe post-Christmas tradition at the zoo, which took place on Saturday this year, dates back around two decades – and is usually carried out in January
Young and old elephants at the zoo are seen every year playing with the trees before eating them, as they are attracted by their strong smell.
Zoos only accept trees from local suppliers rather than the public, as they run the risk of containing leftover chemicals or decorations.
The indoor Christmas trees aren’t as fresh and delicious as those at the cold outdoor markets – that’s how the elephants like them.
A 169-year-old elephant keeper at the zoo said after last year’s ceremony that the animals ‘love it’ when their ‘Christmas feasts’ begin.
The zoo only accepts trees from local vendors rather than from the public, because of a risk they could contain chemicals or leftover decorationsChristmas trees inside houses are not as fresh and juicy as those at cold outdoor markets – which is how the elephants like themAn elephant keeper at the 169-year-old zoo said following the ceremony last year that the animals ‘love it’ when their ‘Christmas feast’ beginsWhile leftovers for many of us might consist of ample cold turkey and mince pies a plenty, these elephants received a rather different treat
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