Tigers stepped outside into their enclosure to see what the commotion was about – but strolled quietly back into the shade as if it was just another busy day at the attraction.

The wildlife park in Frisney chose a mix of fun and education to raise awareness for tiger conservation and the work it carries out.

CEO Steve Nichols: “We are here to celebrate everything tigers. The idea has been to highlight the plight of tigers in the wild but at the same time to have a bit of fun so the youngsters actually remember it.

"And that’s the idea of the dinosaurs. If I had a big stuffed tiger here the youngsters would have liked to have their photos taken but as far as children are concerned, if we can get some education out there and raise some funds for back home where the tigers are endangered and use the dinosaurs to do it, then you just can’t beat it.

"We have five Bengal tigers here. We are trying to highlight that we need to protect them because ther are becoming more and more endangered. We are down to some species only having 300 tigers.

"Tigers are by far one of the most iconic creatures on the planet and many have walked out today with a tear in their eye having seen the tigers."

The dinosaurs were brought to the park by the Dinosaur, Wildlife & Education Center (DWAEC) – another wildlife park in Worcester which aims to educate people through fun and displays.

There was also a celebration of Indian culture with dancing and colour from ICOL (Indian Cultural Organisation of Lincolnshire). Steve added: “We have Bengal tigers here and so we wanted to reflect the culture of the country.”

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