Tue. Nov 19th, 2024

Zoo-nique Christmas Gifts & Festive Fun at Blackpool Zoo

Blackpool Zoo has announced its festive line up of activities and has a whole host of animaltastic gifts for the entire family.

On Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th children can enjoy breakfast with Santa before going to meet his reindeers and making festive gifts for the animals. If they are really good boys and girls, they will also get an early Christmas present! Booking is essential and details can be found at www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk.

Adults will find gift inspiration galore for animal lovers of any age. From memberships starting at just £33.00 to an Animal Trainer for the Day package for £200 there is something to suit all ages and pockets.

A 2013 membership allows unlimited entry until December 31st 2013 with additional benefits including a ten per cent discount in shops and cafes and half price admission into the zoo’s Playbarn and sister attractions Lakes Aquarium and the Bournemouth Oceanarium.

Over 18’s can enjoy the zoo’s popular Animal Trainer for the Day experience,  where they can assist Blackpool Zoo’s training experts with their hugely popular displays and learn all about positive reinforcement training techniques. They will also get the chance to help with various feeding and cleaning tasks.

Other great animal experiences include Keeper for the Day for £175, a Sealion Trainer or Big Cat experience for £110, a Bird Trainer experience for £90 or 30 minute Mini Experiences with aardvarks, lemurs or tapirs for just £60.

All packages include the option to add a friend for a small extra cost, free zoo entry, refreshment vouchers, shop discount and a goody bag packed with mementos.

Animal adoptions, which are £75, are a great alternative gift that will also help with the conservation of endangered species across the globe.

Last but not least, if you can’t make your mind up what to buy for your animal loving friend or family member you can just buy a gift voucher and leave the choice up to them!

More information on the fantastic array of ‘zoo-nique’ gifts can be found at www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk.

Blackpool Zoo is open at 10.00am every day of the year except Christmas Day. From Monday 5th November 2012 to February 2013 closing time is 3.45 and last admission is 3.00pm. Visitors can save on admission prices by booking online at www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk.

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By Penny McCarthy

Penny McCarthy is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Parents News UK, a pioneering publication launched in 1993 to serve the needs of busy parents in Southwest London. Alongside her husband, Fergus McCarthy, Penny played a crucial role in the rapid expansion of the printed edition, which grew from a local startup to a widely circulated monthly publication with a reach of 192,000 copies across Kent, South London, and beyond. Under Penny’s leadership, Parents News quickly became a trusted resource for families, providing valuable information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly events. Her vision helped the publication extend its influence with franchises in Northern Ireland and Cornwall, catering to a growing demand for accessible, family-oriented content. In 1997, recognising the importance of digital media, Penny spearheaded the launch of Parents News UK Online. The website initially mirrored the content of the printed editions and has since evolved into a comprehensive online resource for parents, achieving significant popularity with up to 700 daily hits. In 2017, the publication transitioned fully to an online platform, continuing to inform and engage families across the UK. Today, Penny remains deeply involved in the ongoing success of Parents News UK, focusing on innovative advertising opportunities and future growth plans. Her dedication to supporting families through accessible and practical content has made Parents News a cherished name in households across the country.

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