As Santa makes his way down under this Christmas Eve, baby animals at the Australian Reptile Park are incredibly excited.
In an adorable video released by the wildlife park, this years’ adorable newcomers were captured revelling in the Christmas spirit, marking their first ever Christmas!
Among the stars of the celebration is Bucky, the 10-month-old wombat joey who received a special bottle just for the occasion from his surrogate mother Keeper Ellesha.
Not to be outdone, orphaned koala joeys Edgar and Honey were thrilled to receive a cuddly koala stuffed animal.
The dingo puppies—Chilli, Bluey and Bandit—were in for a real treat, with each receiving a gift bag filled with their favourite kibble, along with a Christmas bon bon packed with raw kangaroo meat.
Meanwhile, the Tasmanian devil joeys—Scooby, Shaggy and Daphne—brought a whirlwind of energy to the celebration.
These mischievous little ones made havoc as they played with the Christmas tree and festive decorations, embodying the spirit of the season with their antics.
Reptile Park Operations Manager Billy Collett said staff wanted to make sure the baby animals guys had the perfect first Christmas.
“Although the park itself closes on Christmas Day, a few keepers still come to work to ensure the animals are fed and enjoying Christmas just like everyone else,” he said.
“It’s just as important to us that we spend our Christmas with these guys as well as our human families, as they are a part of family too!”