Talk to take place at zoo

TWYCROSS Zoo will host an evening talk in collaboration with Butterfly Conservation, spotlighting its commitment to native species and the importance of butterflies for climate change and the environment.

Untold Stores: The Butterfly Effect on Thursday, March 30, is the next talk in Twycross Zoo’s series of conservation evening events, which aim to highlight some of the charity’s many important conservation projects, breeding programmes and international in-situ work.

The event will take place from 6pm to 7.30pm in Windows on the Wild at Twycross Zoo and features a deep dive into butterfly conservation from Richard Jeffery, Butterfly Conservation’s recorder for Leicestershire.

Those who attend will learn a history of butterflies from the last 50 years, as well as a guide on why and how butterflies are recorded for conservation.

Lisa Gillespie, research and conservation manager at Twycross Zoo, said: “It’s unknown to some, but butterflies are a fantastic indicator of our global environmental health. We are excited to welcome Richard to shine a spotlight on this and share their fascinating projects.

“As a conservation charity, we support numerous projects around the world, providing resource and education for some of the world’s most endangered species, but conservation work can start right on our doorstep, and it’s equally as important we share this with our visitors too.”

Tickets must be booked in advance at www.twycrosszoo.org/whats-on and include complimentary tea, coffee and cookies.