HOW meer-kute!

The public had their first chance to glimpse this month-old trio of meerkats when they ventured outside for the first time from their home at Paultons Park.

Born last month the pups stand at just 10 centimetres high and have only just started eating a solid diet of chicken mince, mealworms and locusts.

They braved their pubic for the first time yesterday (MON) to the delight of visitors to the popular family theme park on the edge of the New Forest.

Paultons is now on the hunt for names for the meerkats. They are asking the public to come up with some suggestions.

The winner of the competition will receive a one day family pass to the park and an opportunity to feed the meerkats.

To be in with a chance click here.