Spring has finally sprung and the animals at Chester Zoo are making the most of it.
Local photographer Dale Miles captured these amazing pictures of the animals basking in the sunshine.
Watch the sun bears, the tigers and the red pandas all lapping up the rays and a cute baby meerkat venturing out on its own.
The is not the first time that Dale has captured the essence of all things Chester. Earlier this year he produced a video of the city in its January glory:
