This is the moment rescued lions and tigers from an evacuated zoo in Ukraine arrived safely in Poland.

The convoy of creatures - including six lions, six tigers and two caracals - made it across the border earlier today (3).

There had been fears the vehicles carrying the animals from the zoo in Kyiv had been 'surrounded by Russian tanks'.

But after been checked over by vets they crossed to safety, and are now on their way to their new home at Poznan Zoo.

Poznan Zoo staff said yesterday: "We've already lost our hope.

"Yesterday around 6pm we received tragic news that the transport of animals we are waiting for on the Polish border was surrounded by Russian tanks.

"We spent the night waiting for the news, fearing the worst.

"Today a miracle happened! Kiev defenders carried out transport through the occupation line."

The footage shows the convoy in Ukraine.