Gorillas were treated to a mini celebration at London Zoo on Sunday as the tourist attraction prepares to reopen on Monday.

Staff at the zoo in the centre of the capital hid special treats for the gorillas and decorated their enclosure with colourful bunting ahead of the reopening.

Team leader of the primates at London Zoo, Daniel Simmonds said that the animals have been missing the visitors, especially the gorillas who are always looking out for people.

Mr Simmonds said that the zoo is normally open all year round, closing just for Christmas Day, however due to the coronavirus pandemic they had to close the doors to the public.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on June 10 that zoos, safari parks, drive-in cinemas and non-essential retailers could reopen from June 15, albeit with strict rules about the need for social distancing.

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