Where is twycross zoo leicestershire

E-Newsletter Sign Up. My Itinerary Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Click to enlarge images below:. Share this. Visitor Details. Facilities Other Uncover the story - Almost six decades ago, two best friends, Molly Badham and Nathalie Evans and their small collection of animals, which started with a pair of chimpanzees, founded the award-winning Twycross Zoo.

Little did they know that what started from small beginnings would go on to become a world-renowned primate centre, setting standards for zoos across the globe. And it is now home to more than animals from over species; some of which are the most critically endangered on the planet. Video Tywcross. What's Nearby. Eating Out. Moira Furnace Moira — the place to have a blast.

Conkers Conkers is an award-winning fun world which offers over 30 different terrestrial, aerial,…. Bosworth Battlefield The Leicestershire field that changed the landscape of English history. The Charnwood Forest Half a billion years in the making. Stoneywell Arts and Crafts cottage that took root in forest setting. The Twycross Zoo centre will allow researchers to study its four great apes and endangered species, and aims to support conservationists and scientists to tackle the country's environmental and ecological challenges.

Chief executive Dr Sharon Redrobe said the centre would put the zoo and region "at the heart of science and conservation, and to fight the global extinction crisis". Leicester's railway station will see the Victorian facade restored, a new glazed entrance hall and a covered plaza for retail, food and drinks.

Mark Lambert, from East Midlands Railway, said: "This is fantastic news for the people of the city and our customers that use Leicester station.

Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews bbc. Zoos, parks and pools - who got levelling up cash? One of Twycross Zoo's first chimps dies. Contact Guest Services. Details Twycross Zoo cares for around animals of species of bigger animals, including many endangered species, plus hundreds of creepy crawlies too. Opening details Open days a year excluding Christmas Day from 10am - 5pm in the Winter and from 10am - 6pm in the Summer.

Times may change for special events - visit www. Also at this Venue Weddings. Parking: free Accessible by Public Transport. Nearby Local Accommodation. Children welcome Mobility Accessibility Facilities Dogs not accepted except guidedogs Smoking not allowed.

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