Watatunga Wildlife Reserve near King’s Lynn welcomed the arrival of three Visayan spotted deer, brought in from zoos in Colchester, Edinburgh and Chester.
The breed is a red-listed species and is one of the most endangered deer species in the world.
One of the new deer interacting with existing deer at the reserve(Image: Phil Stone)
It is believed that there are fewer than 700 left in the wild.
“This is a huge step for us as a reserve,” Molly Ruder, reserve operations manager at Watatunga, said.
“To play a role in safeguarding one of the most endangered deer species in the world is a real honour and responsibility.
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Two of the deer at the wildlife park(Image: Phil Stone)
“We want our visitors, and Norfolk, to feel proud that we are helping secure the future of a species that could otherwise be lost.”
The three deer, who are around one year old, “are now settling into their new home” and are all “showing positive behaviours”.