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Woo at the Zoo this February

2/2/2012 8:22 AM EST  -   ICG PR
February will be a month long celebration of animal attraction at Blackpool Zoo!

The half-term holiday, Valentine’s Day and the leap year tradition of female proposals on the 29th are being dubbed as the perfect time to ‘Woo at the Zoo’!

For the first time ever, the zoo is giving the public the chance to officially pop the question with the boys getting the chance on Valentine’s Day and the girls on the...
Paul Rankin and Sue Kendrick
 

Bonjour from Blackpool Airport!

1/30/2012 4:58 AM EST  -   ICG PR
First flights to and from France take off in April
Staff at Blackpool Airport are saying “Vive La France!” as they prepare to launch a new seasonal service to and from Albert Picardie Airport in northern France.

The service will bring tourists into Lancashire as it gears up for an exciting year of iconic celebrations, such as the Preston Guild and sporting events including The Open Championship at Royal Lytham...
(L to R) Anya, Mike, Russell and Gina
 

FOND FAREWELL TO ZOO STALWARTS

1/26/2012 6:07 AM EST  -   ICG PR
Blackpool Zoo is set to say goodbye to its two longest serving team members as both retire following a combined 80 years’ service.

Assistant Director, Russell Catlow and Zoo Vet, Mike Fielding have both been involved with the zoo since it opened 40 years ago and bid a fond farewell on January 31st 2012.

Originally a trainee camel keeper, Russell has worked his way up the ranks at the zoo and Mike formerly ran a...

Things to Do Mobile App Marks One Year Release Anniversary with New Updates

11/17/2011 12:41 PM EST  -   Common Language
The St. Petersburg Times/TampaBay.com iPhone app, downloaded nearly 30,000 times since November 2010, delivers more destinations, events, and offers than ever before
Tampa, Fla. (Nov. 17, 2011) – The St. Petersburg Times/TampaBay.com’s industry leading tampabay.com/things-to-do iPhone application celebrates the anniversary of its launch one year ago this month with several upgrades...
Really Wild Wine
 

BLACKPOOL ZOO TO HOST WORLD RECORD WINE TASTING ATTEMPT

11/15/2011 5:48 AM EST  -   ICG PR
A Guiness World Record attempt for the largest simultaneous wine tasting in the world will take place at Blackpool Zoo on Sunday 20th November.

Prestigious North West wine supplier Vicomte Bernard de Romanet will team up with parent company WIV Wein International AG in Germany and its 40 independent companies across the globe at 11.00am GMT to try and beat the current record, which is held by JD Wetherspoon and...
Big cat encounter
 

ZOO-NIQUE CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

11/14/2011 5:23 AM EST  -   ICG PR
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People searching for zoo-nique Christmas gift inspiration should look no further than Blackpool Zoo!

The award winning attraction has a whole host of really wild ideas that are sure to delight any animal lover. From memberships, starting at just £27.50, to Zoo Keeper for the Day packages for £175, there is something to suit all ages and...
Lynne Gorrie
 

LYNNE’S ‘TILE FOR A TIGER’ DOLL’S HOUSE

10/18/2011 5:31 AM EST  -   ICG PR
A disabled woman from Blackpool has spent two months building a doll’s house to donate to Blackpool Zoo for its 2012 fundraising efforts.

Lynne Gorrie,who has very limited use of the right side of her body, has designed and built the delightful miniature wooden home and is hoping to raise money to save animals in South East Asia.

During half term week visitors are being asked to buy one of the 550 roof tiles for...
A Lemur at Halloween
 

HALF TERM HALLOWEEN HOWLS AT BLACKPOOL ZOO

10/11/2011 7:29 AM EST  -   ICG PR
Blackpool Zoo is really getting into the ‘spirit’ of Halloween with a half-term week packed with spooky activities.

From Saturday 22nd to 30th October little ghouls and goblins can try their hand at pumpkin carving at 11.30am in the Children’s Farm. They’ll then get the chance to fill their creations with treats, which will be fed to the animals across the zoo.

Pumpkins will also be hidden in animal enclosures and...
Chris Fountain
 

FUN, FASHION AND FAMOUS FACES TO MARK THE MALL’S LAUNCH

9/22/2011 4:10 AM EST  -   ICG PR
This Saturday (September 24th) will see the much anticipated official launch of The Mall Blackburn!

The day will be a thrilling celebration of the completion of the stunning £66m development which was finalised after the £8m Blackburn Market moved into the lower level of The Mall earlier this year.

Five fun packed fashion shows will feature glitz, glamour and all the latest clothing and accessories and will star...
The stars of The Mall Blackburn's TV advert
 

PEOPLE OF LANCASHIRE TO STAR IN TV AD

9/15/2011 8:03 AM EST  -   ICG PR
A county-wide talent search led to people from across Lancashire landing starring roles in The Mall Blackburn’s first ever television advert.

The chosen few will become a fictional group of family and friends for the advert and will also strut their stuff on the catwalk at the fashion shows that are set to take place throughout The Mall’s official launch day on Saturday 24th September, which will celebrate the...