Archive for February, 2012

Members’ Presentation – Asian Elephants and the BECT

Monday, February 20th, 2012

If you’re interested in finding out more about Asian elephants and their conservation, make sure you attend our Members’ presentation on Sunday, 26th February from 1 -2 pm in the Lecture Theatre.  Light refreshments will be available.

 

New to Blackpool Zoo.

Monday, February 20th, 2012

New for 2012 here at the Zoo will be a pair of giant anteaters.  These rather bizarre-looking creatures will reside in a newly refurbished enclosure near the Education Centre.

The female, Andina, has arrived from Madris Zoo and as we will have a potential breeding pair the male will be arriving in the not-too-distant future from Sweden.

Anteater

Giant Anteater

Bring the kids to Blackpool Zoo at half term!

Monday, February 6th, 2012

There’s loads happening at the Zoo over the half term holiday.

Talks and feeds are as follows daily from 10th February until the 19th :

11.10am Reindeer*

11.30am Penguins*

12.00pm Sealions*

12.30pm Elephants*

12.50pm Creepy Crawlies (inside the Elephant House)

2.00pm Sealions*

2.40pm Big Cats*  (no feed on Fridays)

3.00pm Otters*

3.15pm    Giraffes*


* indicates feed.

You can feed the giraffes or lorikeets (for a small charge). Tickets can be purchased in the Amazonia Gift Shop.

Children’s Farm sessions will be held at 11.50 – 12.50 and 2.00 – 3.00 daily if you want to hug a bunny or brush a donkey.

Creepy Crawly Corner’s the place to be at 11.00, 12.50 or 3.15 for meeting the bugs if you dare!

Try the “Woo at the Zoo” Quiz Trail – test your brains on your way around the park.  There are prizes, too!

Have a brilliant time!

Meisie

Love is in the hair (or the feathers)!!

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

If you want a really special gift for your loved one on Valentine’s Day, why not adopt a lovebird here at Blackpool Zoo?  You’ll receive a certificate and your special person’s name will be displayed at the lovebird enclosure – all for just £20.

To take advantage of this romantic gesture, please telephone 01253 830801.

Capybara