London Zoo’s zoological operations manager Dan Simmonds said: “With pumpkins in season, they are a sustainable snack for some of the animals, while others just love tearing them apart.”

placeholder image — London Zoo’s zoological operations manager Dan Simmonds said: “With pumpkins in season, they are a sustainable snack for some of the animals, while others just love tearing them apart.”

In Pictures: London Zoo animals celebrate Halloween with pumpkin treats

By Staff reporter

Published 23rd Oct 2023, 19:02 GMT

Updated 23rd Oct 2023, 19:25 GMT

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Playful tiger teens, Zac and Crispin, followed a cinnamon and nutmeg scent trail through leading them to a pile of giant gourds.

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Playful tiger teens, Zac and Crispin, followed a cinnamon and nutmeg scent trail through leading them to a pile of giant gourds.

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Komodo dragon Kahleesi clamped her 60 serrated, shark-like teeth around a meat-filled pumpkin.

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Komodo dragon Kahleesi clamped her 60 serrated, shark-like teeth around a meat-filled pumpkin.

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