ZOO-NIQUE CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

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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 pockets.

A 2012 membership allows unlimited entry all year round with additional benefits including a ten per cent discount in shops and cafes, four half price tickets for guests per membership 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 ‘Keeper for the Day’ experiences all year round. They’ll spend the day shadowing the animal experts and prepare food, clean out enclosures and get up close and personal with some of Blackpool’s most popular residents!

New animal encounters have been added to the list in 2011. From ‘Animal Trainer for a Day’ to a purrfect ‘Big Cat Encounter’ to mini experiences including ‘Meet the Aardvarks’ and ‘Tickle a Tapir’, all packages include free zoo entry, refreshment vouchers, shop discount and a goody bag packed with mementos.

Animal adoptions, which start at just £50, 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.

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More information about Blackpool Zoo

Blackpool Zoo’s visitor numbers continue to hit record highs in 2011, with the year to date being hailed as the busiest in the zoo’s 39 year history.

On-going investment has seen the launch of a huge, new, indoor and outdoor Children’s Farm and an extension and revamp of the zoo’s main restaurant facilities.

Blackpool Zoo won three prestigious awards during 2010. Visit Blackpool crowned Blackpool Zoo its Visitor Attraction of the Year, The Be Inspired Business Awards hailed it Tourism Business of the Year and it was also voted Large Visitor Attraction of the Year at Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism Awards.

Blackpool Zoo is owned by ParquesReunidos, the second largest European leisure parks operator and a leading world-wide player. The zoo is home to over 1,500 mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates set amidst thirty-two acres of mature woodland and lakes. 

The zoo’s signature animals include elephants, giraffes, big cats, gorillas, orang-utans, sea lions, primates, zebras and kangaroos. It is open every day of the year, apart from Christmas Day, from 10am.

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