A pair of loved-up Asian small-clawed otters have been surprised with a special dinner date as part of London Wetland Centre’s Valentine’s Day celebrations.
The animals, Tod (seven) and Honey (11), were given a starter of frozen love heart filled with trout blood, trout and prawns, followed by a main of tilapia hidden inside a willow heart.
The more inquisitive of the two, Tod, was first to spot the gifts and rushed to investigate.
Tod and Honey were introduced at London Wetland Centre on Boxing Day 2018, and they have been enjoying their retirement years together ever since.
Alexia Hollinshead, General Manager at London Wetland Centre, said: “Asian short-clawed otters are classified as vulnerable and there are breeding programmes to help protect them.
“However, due to her age, Tod and Honey are in retirement and happily living out their days loved up together at London Wetland Centre, where they’ve become firm favourites amongst visitors.
“They can often be spotted kissing, cuddling and, in the colder months, enjoying a hot tub together! We absolutely had to help the pair celebrate their love and keep the romance alive this Valentine’s Day.”
Those wishing to meet Tod and Honey can find them at London Wetland Centre, which is open every day from 9.30am to 5pm. Daily otter talks take place at 11am and 2pm.
