The results will be shared with zoos across the world to help manage their conservation programmes.

The zoo, which has been at the centre of welfare concerns, says it has already rehomed many animals.

The marine animals are counted, weighed and measured across 11 centres, including gentoo penguins.

The birth follows the arrival of a male from another zoo in the hope he would breed.

The adventurous rodent will remain at home with her family, including her parents and brother Churro.

The cubs will be named after their first vet check at eight weeks old.

South Lakes Safari Zoo, which has been at the centre of welfare concerns, will close on 31 December.

A fennec fox baby that was hand-reared at Longleat Safari Park has passed away age seven months.