Four European brown bears at Whipsnade Zoo have been spotted enjoying the spring sunshine, as they shake off their long winter snooze.

The bears – named Mana, Minnie, Naya and Cinderella – have spent the last 3 months hibernating and are slowly getting used to being up and about again.

But it seems the fluffy foursome can bear-ly keep their eyes open.

Sarah McGregor, a manager at the zoo, said: “They can be quite sluggish when they first wake up, and this year has been no exception – they’ve definitely wanted to hit the snooze button a few times!”