Zoo animals join in the selfie craze

Sealions Carla and Ariel getting close Credit: Chessington

Animals at Chessington World of Adventure are getting in on the selfie craze by creating their very own take on it: the zelfie (zoo selfie).

The Surrey zoo has released the zelfies, taken by the keepers, to help raise awareness of UK and international conservation work.

Supervisor of Animal Training Linda Berggren said, "We've noticed our animals love posing for pictures so, although they aren't able to take photos of themselves, we don't want them to miss out on the selfie craze."

Fordham the Coatie gets up close Credit: Chessington
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Humboldt Penguins Inti, Bonzer and Kahuna getting in the frame Credit: Chessington
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