Santa and his little helpers are used to handling precious gifts and those they encountered at West Midland Safari Park were exceptional!

The latest addition to the Park's famous pride of White Lions includes another five cubs. Barely eight weeks old, the cubs - one female and four males - have been nicknamed Lucy, Oscar, Edgar, Casper and Harper.

They are already proving quite a handful for Mum Maryn and for Santa's willing crew.

Whilst the cubs will remain in the Park's White Lion Nursery for another few weeks before they join the three females born in July, Santa - along with his Elves and Reindeer - can be visited every day from 1st to 24th December 2009 for the Park's annual Santa Safari Event.

Santa Safari is now in its fifth year and also combines with the four mile, all-weather self drive safari; snowy themed Discovery Trail, incorporating Seal Island, Twilight Cave, Creepy Crawlies, Seaquarium, Mark O'Shea's Reptile World, Sealion Show, Friendly Animal Encounter, Leopard Exhibit and Santa's Reindeer - Rudolph, Blitzen, Donner and youngster, Prancer.

Santa Safari is a unique and unusual seasonal experience, incorporating the call of the wild, which operates every day from 1st to 24th December.

Santa Safari pre-booked Prices (also includes admission to the Animal Reserves, Discovery Trail and a winter free return ticket to visit the animal reserves again before 7th February 2010)

Adult £10.50 per person, Santa Visit, Mulled Wine or Hot Chocolate and a Mince Pie.

Child £13.50 per person (1-16 years) Santa Visit, Children's Present and a Souvenir Photo with Santa, to take home.

Baby £6.50 per person (under 12 months) Santa Visit, Baby's Present and a Souvenir Photo with Santa, to take home.

Santa Safari is an exceptionally popular seasonal event and it is essential that visitors pre-book. Ticket hotline: 01299 400700 Online www.santasafari.com

West Midland Safari Park is currently open for Winter Weekends until 7th February 2010 and daily between 1st and 24th December 2009. The Park, and amusement rides, fully reopens on Saturday 13th February 2010.