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By Jill Dando News Trick or Treat? Tiger mum Yana checks out the pumpkins before her four rare Amur cubs are able to tuck into the Autumn feast. Now nearly six months old, Ginger Biscuit, Dora-Boo, Seeka and Heidi are exploring the main Safari Park more frequently. Keepers use seasonal
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By Jill Dando News A stunning £2,500 bespoke diamond-studded horse ring, born from a horse lover's final dream, is set to be auctioned to support the UK's largest horse welfare charity, Redwings. The one-of-a-kind piece, crafted in 9k gold, represents the vision of Susan Jamieson,
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By Jill Dando News A pair of miniature donkey foals, who were born to mares following The Donkey Sanctuary’s biggest ever rescue operation, are part of the herd enjoying life in a new nature inspired enrichment paddock in the heart of the Sidmouth sanctuary in Devon, South England. Close
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By Jill Dando News The internationally renowned Watoto Children’s Choir, currently on the last leg of their 2024 Australian tour, made a special stop at Australia Zoo where they not only performed, but had the incredible opportunity to live out a dream—spending time with some of Australia’s
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By Jill Dando News A kind gesture by an East Devon football club means the four-legged residents of The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth can enjoy continued well-being through exercise and play. Feniton Football Club donated 60 used footballs to the sanctuary after hearing that the resident donkeys often play with
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By Amelie, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent @ Priory School Until the 3rd of November, the donkeys of Sidmouth invite tourists to trick or trot with them - if they dare! The Donkey Sanctuary began as a UK rescue mission over 50 years ago and has continued to grow since into
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By Joel, 16, Jill Dando News Correspondent Bristol Zoo recently welcomed a new male Alaotran gentle lemur, called Malala, from Parken Zoo in Sweden. He is joining their female Tiana as part of a crucial breeding programme to conserve this critically endangered species. Critically Endangered Alaotran gentle lemur are small
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By Animal Correspondent Ely Cathedral's annual animal service turned into a Noah's Ark, as 450 animal lovers and their furry (and not-so-furry) friends flocked to the historic site. The star-studded event included the usual suspects – dogs, cats, and pocket pets – but it was a miniature pony
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By Jill Dando News The Cornish Seal Sanctuary are thrilled to announce the celebration of a remarkable milestone : the 50th birthday of Sheba, who is thought to be the oldest Grey Seal living in human care. This unprecedented achievement is a testament to the exceptional care provided by the team
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By Jill Dando News An appeal for a unique donation by The Donkey Sanctuary’s Italian base has gone viral after being shared across social media platforms in Italy. To help protect their donkeys' legs from biting insects during the summer, Fundraising Officer, Ilaria Ruzza, took to social media
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By Jill Dando News * Waitrose own label single, double and whipping cream will now be free range * The announcement aligns with Waitrose own label industry-first free range milk * The products will have supporting new packaging labels to highlight the new change to customers Launching today, Waitrose will be the first
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By Jill Dando News Noah's Ark Zoo Farm in Bristol is at the forefront of global efforts to save the planet's wildlife, contributing to what is becoming the world's most extensive and detailed digital knowledge base on over 22,000 species. As an active
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By Jill Dando News The British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) are pleased to announce that their millionth hen to be rehomed has been adopted by His Majesty The King. The millionth hen, named Henrietta by His Majesty, was rehomed at Highgrove Gardens in Gloucestershire, along with 30 other hens, on
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By Jill Dando News While often seen as nuisances in Scotland's cities, flapping near sandwiches or startling toddlers, pigeons are getting a helping hand from a dedicated group of volunteers. A team of animal lovers is working to change the public perception of pigeons while tackling a painful
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By Jill Dando News Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, a Zoo and conservation charity in North Somerset near Bristol is giving all people called Noah free entry to their zoo to celebrate their 25 years serving people. Noah is now one of the top Baby Boy names in the UK
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By Jill Dando News On Monday, 12 August, Australia Zoo celebrated World Elephant Day by spoiling our resident herd with watermelons, bananas, tree branches and lots of love! Australia Zoo welcomed four critically endangered Sumatran elephants in 2020, as part of the Inter-regional Program for Sumatran Elephants. Christina, Megawati, Widya