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Blue-footed boobies on display in the Galapagos diorama of Fernbank Museum's new Darwin exhibition.

In New Atlanta Exhibition: It’s Nature’s World--Charles Darwin Just Lived Here

9/13/2011 12:57 PM EST - Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Explore the Life and Discoveries of a Scientist with a Serious “To Do” List in Fernbank Museum’s Exhibition, DARWIN
ATLANTA—Set a course for adventure and peer into Charles Darwin’s world as you join his voyage of discovery in the new special exhibition Darwin. Visitors to Atlanta's Fernbank Museum will take a journey to the 19th century as they encounter diverse species from the Galapagos, fascinating fossils,...

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...

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...

The new Wallaby Walkabout at Blackpool Zoo

WONDERFUL WALLABY WALKABOUT OPEN FOR FATHERS DAY

6/10/2010 7:15 AM EST - Intereurope Communications Group

Hop down to Blackpool Zoo this Father’s Day and take a walk on the wild side in the brand new Wallaby Walkabout.
It is part of the re-vamp of the Children’s Zoo area of the award winning attraction and Father’s Day visitors can get closer to the 11 adult and six baby wallabies than ever before.

The animals are free to roam and hop around visitors as they wander through. Scatter feeding and educational talks...

Paul Moss, Chef Proprietor of Twelve Restaurant & Event Management.

TANGERINE DREAM FROM TWELVE RESTAURANT

5/17/2010 6:35 AM EST - Intereurope Communications Group

Everyone’s ‘glad all over’ at Fylde’s Twelve Restaurant!
To celebrate the Seasider’s success in reaching the Premiership play-off final at Wembley, they’ve created a celebratory dessert called the Tangerine Dream.

A Lancashire inspired version of an Italian classic, the Tangerine Dream is a match made in heaven: vanilla scented, creamy panna cotta with a zesty tangerine jelly served with a tangerine...

LEMUR BABY BOOM AT BLACKPOOL ZOO

4/29/2010 9:04 AM EST - Intereurope Communications Group

…Meet the new babies this Bank Holiday…
One of Blackpool Zoo’s best loved animal troops has had six new additions in April, bringing the total number of Ring-Tailed Lemurs at the award winning attraction to over 30.

Native to the African Island of Madagascar, the species is endangered in the wild, but they have been successfully bred several times at the zoo.

The six babies are currently sticking close to...

‘PRIDE OF BLACKPOOL’ CELEBRATE FIRST BIRTHDAY

4/7/2010 10:29 AM EST - Intereurope Communications Group

Look how they have grown…
The first lion cubs to be born at Blackpool Zoo for more than 25 years will celebrate turning one on Friday 9th of April.

Like all lion cubs, Luna, Kimya and Nikita were born helpless and blind but, with the care of their mother, Gillian, they have positively flourished at the zoo.

They were given full access to their new home in June 2009 and, after receiving all their inoculations,...

Irish Celebrations at Blackpool International this Sunday

3/25/2010 5:16 AM EST - Intereurope Communications Group

FIRST AER LINGUS FLIGHTS
BLACKPOOL International is celebrating everything Irish this Sunday (March 28th) - as the first Aer Lingus flight jets into and out of the resort!

There will be Irish themed celebrations throughout the afternoon as the airport welcomes passengers on the first Aer Lingus flights between Blackpool and Dublin.

It will be a real craic from 12.30pm with Irish dancing, tasters of Guinness...

A perky penguin enjoys Easter in Blackpool

FORGET BUNNIES AND CHICKS – MEET THE EASTER PENGUINS

3/19/2010 7:28 AM EST - Intereurope Communications Group

Easter Penguin extravaganza at Blackpool Zoo!
Blackpool Zoo is gearing up for an Easter with a difference by organising a whole host of penguin related fun activities.

Between 11.00am and 4pm from Friday 2nd to Monday 5th of April there will be pretend penguin racing, Easter trails and storytelling.

Visitors will be invited to take part in the race by squeezing a balloon between their knees and run ‘penguin...

‘I WANNA BE LIKE YOU’ SAYS FAN OF BLACKPOOL ZOO

3/16/2010 6:19 AM EST - Intereurope Communications Group

Lynne’s hair to go all tigertastic…….
Blackpool Zoo regular, Lynne Gorrie, has fallen head over heals in love with Zambar the new Amur Tiger and is having her hair styled just like his to help save his relatives across the world.

The decision came after she attended a members’ only presentation at the zoo, hosted by conservation officer Lou Bell, who talked about the plight of the critically endangered...

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