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In Pictures: Sea lions move to new home at Blair Drummond Safari Park

A new sea lion enclosure designed to replicate the creatures' natural habitat has opened at Blair Drummond Safari Park, near Stirling.

California Cove is part of a multi-million-pound upgrade at the popular tourist attraction.

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Poppy and Oscar were all set to explore the new enclosure
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Sea lion Oscar wasted no time making a splash
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California Cove aims to replicate the sea lions' natural habitat
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Oscar was hoping for a tasty treat from sea lion keeper Lauren Smith.
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Oscar also kept keeper Shane Belson entertained
Andrew Milligan / PA Oscar and PoppyAndrew Milligan / PA
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Poppy was soon splashing about in the new enclosure
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The enclosure, shown here under construction, is part of a multi-million pound refurbishment.
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