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

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 predator. On Saturday 24th April Lynne, who is 54 and lives in Blackpool, will go to Athena Hair on Waterloo Rd and have her hair shaved very short and tiger stripes dyed onto her head. All the money raised will go to 21st Century Tiger, which supports projects to help save tigers across the world. She said: “The instant I saw Zambar I fell in love with him and when I heard that the zoo was hosting a presentation I couldn’t wait to sign up. “It really struck a chord when Lou explained that the Amur Tiger is critically endangered and is still being poached and having its habitat destroyed. “I go to the zoo every week and am drawn to the big cats every time. As a keen photographer there is nothing more enjoyable than spending a day taking pictures of my favourite zoo residents. “My hair will grow back but once these beautiful tigers are gone they are gone forever, which would be a tragedy for the whole world.” Lynne has already raised nearly £100 from donations from friends and is looking to organise other events throughout the year to help support 21st Century Tiger and its work. Jude Rothwell, Marketing and PR Coordinator at Blackpool Zoo said: “Lynne is a very valued zoo member and spends many a happy afternoon with the big cats. “The photographs she takes are stunning and we always look forward to seeing her latest work. “We love it when the public feels as enthusiastic about our animals as we are and we can’t wait to see Lynne with her tiger makeover!” -ENDS- Notes to Editors • Blackpool Zoo is owned by Parques Reunidos, the second largest European leisure parks operator and a leading world wide player. • Blackpool 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, orangutans, sea lions, primates, zebras and kangaroos. • Blackpool Zoo is open every day from 10am. Blackpool Zoo, East Park Drive, Blackpool, FY3 8PP. Tel: 01253 830830.

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