The animals came out two by two...

Park ranger Mark Taylor with a baby alpaca born amid floodwater in East Park

Wildlife workers at East Park had to undertake a special rescue mission when rapidly rising floodwaters filled the park’s Animal Education Centre.
Rangers had to act quickly to save the guinea pigs, goats, sheep, alpacas and birds from the stables and aviaries as they quickly filled with water.
“The water in the centre was rising quickly and ended up at waist height but the team managed to move most of the animals into the larger compound, which is on higher ground, or to other buildings that were not affected by the flood,” said wildlife co-ordinator Kevin Abbott.
“We had goats floating along on straw bales at one point as they were trying to get away from the water. Sadly, we did lose a few guinea pigs, fish and some small birds because everything happened so quickly.”
Meanwhile, two new arrivals were born in the park during the floods. A male alpaca and a fawn, yet to be named, join the other recent new arrivals born during the last flood. All are said to be doing well.
The Animal Education Centre is still drying out but is open for visits.