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HEART-RENDING GORILLA PHOTOGRAPH WINS TWO NATIONAL AWARDS

11/16/2010 10:01 AM EST  -   Intereurope Communications Group
A heart-rending photograph capturing an intimate moment between a new born baby gorilla and her mother at Blackpool Zoo has scooped two top awards at the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquarium (BIAZA) awards 2010.

It was taken by regular zoo visitor Sharon Bentley, who has had no photography training, just days after Meisie the Western Lowland gorilla was born in May this year.

Blackpool Zoo entered...
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BABY FLAMINGO THINKS IT IS A ZOO KEEPER!!!

10/22/2010 4:04 AM EST  -   Intereurope Communications Group
The youngest member of Blackpool Zoo’s flamingo flock thinks it is a zoo keeper!
Shortly after hatching on July 18th this year, the fluffy flamingo ‘imprinted’ on the first living creature it saw - namely James Mulvany , Blackpool Zoo’s Senior Bird and Reptile Keeper.
When three flamingo eggs were laid earlier in the year keepers took the decision to incubate and hand rear the chicks after previous breeding attempts...
Red Panda cub at Blackpool Zoo
 

TIME’S RUNNING OUT FOR RED PANDA CUB SIGHTINGS AT BLACKPOOL

10/18/2010 5:39 AM EST  -   Intereurope Communications Group
Sightings of Blackpool Zoo’s first ever baby red panda have been very rare and time is running out to get a last, or indeed, first look!
Keepers recently confirmed that the cub, nicknamed Scarlett after the infamous Pimpernel, is a girl, which means she will leave the zoo to join another collection to continue the breeding programme for the vulnerable species.
The date of her move and final location are yet to be...
excited Lemur at Blackpool Zoo
 

BUSIEST DAY IN BLACKPOOL ZOO’S HISTORY ANNOUNCED

9/1/2010 9:31 AM EST  -   Intereurope Communications Group
Champagne corks are popping at Blackpool Zoo as the award winning attraction celebrated the busiest day in its 38 year history.
More than 4000 visitors flocked through the gates on the last Bank Holiday Monday of 2010, smashing forecasts for August despite 42 per cent above average rainfall for the month.
Jude Rothwell, Marketing and PR Coordinator at Blackpool Zoo, said: “We were over the moon when it was...
Baby otters one
 

WORLD’S SMALLEST OTTERS BORN IN BLACKPOOL

8/25/2010 4:04 AM EST  -   Intereurope Communications Group
Four of the world’s smallest otters have been born and successfully reared at Blackpool Zoo for the first time in its 38 year history.
The cute quartet of Oriental Small Clawed otters are now out and about after spending their first two months being cared for in the holt by their mother.
When they are born, they weigh around 50g, are toothless, practically immobile and their eyes are still closed. Once their eyes...
Demoiselle Crane
 

ZOO KEEPERS LEND A HAND TO FEATHERED FRIEND

7/30/2010 4:29 AM EST  -   Intereurope Communications Group
Keepers at Blackpool Zoo are really getting to grips with the latest feathery arrival.

A baby Demoiselle Crane, which hatched in May, is being hand reared after he was removed from his parents’ nest in the interest of his well-being.

Specialist keepers are feeding him on crane pellets, chopped fish, fruit, vegetables and insects, a diet which mirrors that of his traditional diet in his native Asia.

Peter...
female baby gorilla at Blackpool Zoo
 

TELEGRAPH POLES WANTED FOR GORILLA CLIMBING FRAME!

7/22/2010 5:14 AM EST  -   Intereurope Communications Group
Blackpool Zoo appeals to the nation
Blackpool Zoo is appealing to the nation for telegraph pole poles or tall trees, which will help to build a climbing frame for gorillas.

Since the birth of the zoos first ever Western Lowland Gorilla in May the gorillas have not been allowed to have access to part of their outdoor area as the surrounding moat would be too dangerous for the infant.

The new climbing frame...
Children enjoy a visit to the new sea lion pool
 

REALLY WILD SUMMER AT BLACKPOOL ZOO

7/1/2010 6:53 AM EST  -   Intereurope Communications Group
Blackpool Zoo is gearing up for a really wild summer following the announcement of a whole host of amazing animal births and the launch of lots of new attractions.

Britain’s biggest and best sea lion pool burst into action at the end of May and, after a complete overall, it now has its very own beach area and extended 250 seat amphitheatre.

Stylish mock rock has replaced the old concrete background and the...

CHILDREN HAVE A ‘DREAMNIGHT’ AT BLACKPOOL ZOO

6/10/2010 6:39 AM EST  -   Intereurope Communications Group
BLACKPOOL Zoo hosted a special evening of fun for terminally ill children and children with life limiting illnesses.
The award-winning attraction joined zoos across the world to host ‘Dreamnight’ on Friday (June 4th) with more than 500 guests.

Youngsters and their families had the place to themselves on a lovely, warm evening to meet all the animals, including a visit to the fantastic new Active Oceans area –...
Panoramic view of the largest sea lion pool in the UK at Blackpool Zoo
 

MOMENTOUS NEW BEGINNINGS AT BLACKPOOL ZOO

5/25/2010 9:53 AM EST  -   Intereurope Communications Group
First pictures of baby Western Lowland Gorilla and baby Pileated Gibbon released
A massive celebration of new beginnings at Blackpool Zoo took place on Tuesday 25th May as the award winning attraction officially opened its brand new sea lion pool and confirmed the births of its first ever Western Lowland Gorilla and Pileated Gibbon babies.

ACTIVE OCEANS - £1 MILLION INVESTMENT

The largest sea lion pool in the...