Why Annabelle is a natural in the new role of zoo discoverer
A YOUNGSTER with a passion for our planet’s natural wonders has received an accolade from Twycross Zoo.
Eight-year-old Annabelle Wroot landed the exclusive role of Leicestershire’s Twycross Zoo Discoverer after winning a competition aimed at children nationwide.
Children aged eight and under were invited to submit a photograph of themselves exploring or enjoying nature.
Annabelle was one of nine youngsters to be given the title of Twycross Zoo Discoverer, granting her entry to an exclusive VIP launch event, ahead of the official opening of the zoo’s Gruffalo Discovery Land, which is now open to the public.
The nine Discoverers also won a Keeper for the Day experience and a 12-month zoo membership pass.
The Gruffalo Discovery Land has been developed in partnership with brand managers Magic Light Pictures and is inspired by children’s classic The Gruffalo written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
The aim of the four-acre attraction is to educate and inspire the next generation about conservation - something that is critical to the future of many species as well as the planet. Dr Sharon Redrobe OBE, CEO of Twycross Zoo, said: “We are absolutely delighted to unveil our trailblazing team of Twycross Zoo Discoverers who all share a love for nature and the great outdoors.
“It is so inspiring to see their excitement and enthusiasm at such a young age and they will play a vital role in helping us to educate more young children than ever before on the natural world, and the steps we can all take to help protect it.
“The Gruffalo Discovery Land is a real celebration of imagination, the wonders of nature, and how even small actions can, collectively, make a big difference for the future health of our planet.
“By enjoying unprecedented access to this brand-new experience at Twycross Zoo, we hope to spark the imaginations of our young Discoverers as they help us to spread the word and inspire other young people about conservation and the difference they can make.”
Tickets for The Gruffalo Discovery Land at Twycross Zoo are available online at:
To enter the Twycross Zoo competition, children were invited to submit a photograph of themselves exploring or enjoying nature.