Jimmy’s Farm near Ipswich announced on Facebook that they are set to welcome a new species.
The post is accompanied by a video asking people to guess, with popcorn appearing on screen.
In the comments, some suggest the popcorn may hint at the identity of the new species.
Here’s what Ipswich Star readers think the new species at Jimmy’s Farm near Ipswich will be.
1. Binturongs
The most popular suggestion was Binturongs because they smell like popcorn, and people believe the popcorn is a hint to what species it is.
These animals walk flat-footed like bears and people.
They can also rotate their hind legs so their claws have grip when climbing down a tree head first, while also using their gripping tail as a brake when running down trees.
The nearest zoo with this animal is Colchester Zoo.
2. Elephants
Tembo the African elephant at Colchester Zoo (Image: Sarah Lucy Brown)
The second most popular suggestion is elephants.
Over the last century, elephant populations have had a significant decline.
The greatest threat to African elephants is poaching for the illegal ivory trade, whereas the greatest risk to Asian elephant populations is habitat loss.
The closest zoo near Suffolk with elephants is Colchester Zoo.
3. Moon Bears
korean bears (Image: Jimmy’s Farm)
The wildlife park is set to welcome moon bears, though they are not the newly announced species in this Facebook post, as their arrival is part of a long-running campaign.
The five moon bears are being rescued from South Korea’s bile farming industry and have now been officially cleared to travel to Suffolk.
This is after capturing widespread public support and raising tens of thousands of pounds so far.
The bears are expected to live at a specially prepared habitat at the park, where they will receive long-term care.
4. Red Pandas
Iris (Image: Colchester Zoo)
Readers have also suggested the new species could be red pandas.
Red pandas are slightly larger than a domestic cat with a bear-like body and thick russet fur.
Their bellies and limbs are black, and there are white markings on the side of their head and above their small eyes.
They are currently endangered due to habitat loss.
The closest zoo with red pandas is Colchester Zoo.
5. Kangaroos
Another animal that people think may be coming to Jimmy’s Farm is kangaroos.
The closest zoos with kangaroos are Linton Zoo Conservation Park in Cambridgeshire and Banham Zoo in Norfolk.
These zoos are both home to red kangaroos, which hop along their powerful hind legs at a great speed.
They can reach speeds of over 35 miles an hour, can cover 25 feet in a single leap and can jump six feet high.