For the elephants and others at the Berlin Zoo, it is finally time to unwrap their Christmas presents.
Trees that did not find a home this festive season were given to some of the animals on Friday in what has become an annual event.
The zoo takes only fresh, unsold trees from select vendors.
It does not accept trees from the public, which could contain chemicals or leftover decorations.
“The animals can fight with them, they can rub themselves against them, they can throw themselves over them and do various other things with these fir trees,” he added.
“And so we enrich the animals’ everyday lives, which they are very happy about.”
This year, the giraffes got the belated stocking-fillers for the first time — suspended upside down at the height of their heads.
Max enjoyed more than a taste of the greenery, but companion Mugambi appeared unconvinced after inspecting it.
