A Bolton farm has welcomed lemurs and marmosets to its impressive collection of animals on show for visitors.

Smithhills Open Farm is showcasing the primates as its newest additions to its zoo section, with more "exotic" animals set to be announced later this week.

The venue's latest furry attractions will be complementing its existing population of meerkats, skunks, wallabies and other animals not native to the UK.

Manager Louise Blundell said: “It’s another animal for people to see.

“It’s a bit more unusual, everybody loves lemurs and monkeys, but it means people obviously don’t have to go to Blackpool Zoo or Chester Zoo to see them.

“It’s just something a bit more unusual.”

The eagerly awaited third addition to the new section is expected to be announced tonight, Wednesday, with fans of the farm predicting anything from sloths to spider monkeys.

Co-owner Carl Grimshaw said: “A brand new attraction for the farm, something really exciting for you guys to come and see.

“We’ll be sorting out some feeding times throughout the day, where people can come and feed the marmosets and learn more about the monkeys and see how active they are and how sociable they are.”

Smithills was recently named one of the best places to see baby animals according to agricultural experts Apton Plant.

Boasting more than 1,000 animals and a popular ice cream shop they are open all year round 10am to 5pm.

Visitors wishing to see the animals must book tickets online before arriving.