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Innovative Twycross is a winner at zoo awards
Twycross Zoo has been recognised for its innovative gibbon habitat at the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) annual awards ceremony. It was commended with a silver
award in recognition of its innovative gibbon facilities, Gibbon Forest, which opened in February 2016. The zoo’s keepers and other experts were regularly consulted on aspects of the design, resulting in an excellent facility which has already improved the physical condition of the gibbons and also facilitates the day-to-day care of the animals. In addition to the zoo’s
collective achievement, Zak Showell, Animal Records Registrar at Twycross Zoo, won the Rising Star award for going above and beyond in his role to further the goals of the zoo. Zak oversees management of all animal records, animal transfers and corresponding legislation and is also the coordinator for the Siamang European Endangered Species Programme. Driven by Zak’s enthusiasm, Twycross Zoo staff utilises the data management system ZIMS to its full extent, which places the zoo at the forefront of record-keeping within the industry. Based on this experience, Zak extensively lectures and trains colleagues within the zoo community since 2014. In 2016, he was recognised as ZIMS Expert
Advocate, making him the only person in Europe to hold this title and one of only of two in the whole world. Sharon Redrobe OBE, CEO at
Twycross Zoo, said: “We are all delighted to receive these Oscars of the zoo community for
Twycross Zoo. Everyone here is so passionate about animal welfare, conservation and education and it is encouraging to see that the industry appreciates our efforts to become a world-class attraction that is committed to wildlife conservation.”
David Carroll and Heather Yates from Cooper Parry Wealth with the award for Paraplanner Team of the Year
Cooper Parry Wealth bags third major accolade of the year
Wealth management firm Cooper Parry Wealth has been named Paraplanner Team of the Year at the inaugural Professional Paraplanner Awards 2017. Cooper Parry Wealth’s Heather
Yates was also highly commended in the individual Paraplanner of the Year category. Organised by Professional
Paraplanner magazine, the winners were announced at an event held in London. Stephen Jones, Chief Executive
of Cooper Parry Wealth, said: “Paraplanners play a vital role in the running of our business, they are often unsung heroes and it’s great to see they are finally getting the recognition they deserve for the contribution they make. “For Cooper Parry Wealth, this is
Zak Showell, Animal Records Registrar at Twycross Zoo, receiving his Rising Star Award. Credit: BIAZA
the third major award we have won in 2017 and tops off what has been an extremely busy and successful year for the team.” In February, Cooper Parry Wealth
was named ‘Best Financial Adviser to Work For’ at the Professional Adviser Awards. The firm also won the Citywire New Model Adviser Award 2017 for the Midlands region in January for the second year running.
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