Mixed response from animals to arctic conditions

WITH the country grinding to a halt in arctic weather conditions, the nation’s more exotic creatures seem to be taking it all in their stride.

In Dublin Zoo, covered in a blanket of snow for the past few days, some of the animals are even revelling in their “new” surroundings.

Ciarán McMahon, team leader of the west area of Dublin Zoo, said some of the animals were choosing to come out and enjoy the wintry weather while others were happy to remain inside in their heated homes.