Tributes have been released to a World War II Veteran who has died at the age of 98. 

Cotswold Wildlife Park has paid its respects to George Winter. 

The Burford-based attraction has recalled Mr Winter meeting his namesake at the wildlife park in 2021. 

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Mr Winter enjoyed having pictures taken by photographer Paul Nicholls with a giant tortoise called George. 

A spokesperson for Cotswold Wildlife Park said: "We'd like to pay tribute to World War II Veteran George Winter who has very sadly passed away at the age of 98.

"In 2021, George met his namesake at the Park - giant tortoise George.

"It was truly a wonderful day spent with a Royal Navy hero we will miss dearly." 

Cotswold Wildlife Park has more than 260 animal species.