Keeper Leesha Meadows feeding the Ring-tailed lemurs

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Behind the scenes at Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife and Falconry Centre in Sheffield

By Jonathan Pritchard

Published 15th Nov 2020, 12:03 GMT

Updated 15th Nov 2020, 12:06 GMT

These stunning photos give a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how staff at a tropical animal sanctuary are still caring for the creatures throughout lockdown.

Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife and Falconry Centre in Sheffield, announced it would be closing its doors to the public on November 5, but keepers have still been working to make sure the centre's vibrantly-coloured insects, rare bats, cheerful birds and fascinating reptiles are all cared for. (All pictures by James Hardisty)

Keeper Elisabeth Blezard cleaning the large Tyrannosaurus Rex on the Dino Trail.

7. Cleaning a dinosaur

Keeper Elisabeth Blezard cleaning the large Tyrannosaurus Rex on the Dino Trail.

Keeper Leesha Meadow taking a close look at a White tree frog

8. White tree frog

Keeper Leesha Meadow taking a close look at a White tree frog

Head Keeper Steve Dickie holding a Royal python.

9. Royal python

Head Keeper Steve Dickie holding a Royal python.

Elisabeth Blezard having a close look at a Chilean Rose Tarantula called Rosie.

10. Brave!

Elisabeth Blezard having a close look at a Chilean Rose Tarantula called Rosie.

Head-keeper Steve Dickie, taking a close look at a white tree frog.

11. White tree frog

Head-keeper Steve Dickie, taking a close look at a white tree frog.

Keeper Leesha Meadows feeding the meerkats and porcupines.

12. Meerkats and porcupines

Keeper Leesha Meadows feeding the meerkats and porcupines.

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