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Three baby meerkats are enjoying their first week in the public eye, at the Curraghs Wildlife Park.
The park's newest residents were born early last month, but have been keeping a low profile.
The family finally made its debut appearance at the weekend, when parents and young came out to bask in the sun.
Park duty manager Tina Jauncy is delighted with the new arrivals:
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