And their review of the last year at the site in Branton presents a chance to look at some of the cutest animals that are kept at the venue, ranging from painted dog puppies to wallabies recovering from injury after being rescued.
This gallery gives you the chance to take a look at some of those animals at the venue over the last 12 months.
1. January
The year began with the Amur Tigers enjoying the winter snow as temperatures dropped closer to those of their natural habitat in Russia. Photo: submitted
2. February - Polar Bears
The country's only Polar Bears enjoyed a freezing delivery in February - mountains of ice. Photo: submitted
3. March - Giraffes
Giraffes Jambo, Jengo, Behansin and Palle help to raise awareness of conservation efforts. Photo: submit
4. April - Ten Years of YWP
April marked ten years since the doors first opened at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. The park won international acclaim in 2010 with the rescue of 13 lions from a zoo in Romania. Photo: submit