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A decade of investment at Blackpool Zoo
result of the continued investment the attraction has enjoyed continued growth in visitor numbers, memberships, revenue and profit. The first upgrade in 2007 was an overhaul of the big cat outdoor paddocks, followed a year later by a new home for the giraffes, a development of the car park and the introduction of soft play facility the Playbarn.
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lackpool Zoo is celebrating a decade of investment with Parques Reunidos, the spanish leisure giant that bought the zoo in 2007. As a
Penguins returned to Blackpool for the first time in over
ten years in 2009, as part of the first phase of the Active Oceans Arena, 20 Magellanic penguins settled into their new home in time for the summer. Blackpool continues to be the only attraction in the UK to house this species, which is a firm favourite amongst visitors. Blackpool Zoo’s most ambitious project to date is
their multimillion-pound scheme, dubbed Project Elephant, will see one of the UK’s largest elephant houses built on formerly disused land. As well as the building there will also be a three-
acre outdoor area, which will include a pool and grassed and sandy paddocks, the grand opening will take place in summer this year. Della Belk, PR and Marketing Manager at Blackpool Zoo, said: “When Parques Reunidos took over Blackpool Zoo in 2007 it heralded a new beginning for one of Blackpool’s most iconic attractions. Continued investment in animal and visitor facilities means that there is always a reason for visitors to return and see something new. We have enjoyed incredible success in the past decade and we are already in discussions about more exciting projects that will take place in the coming years. The future certainly looks bright at Blackpool Zoo and we look forward to another great season ahead.”
Renowned composer to bring weird world of Roald Dahl to life
Nick Huston, renowned composer and lyricist, has been chosen to create a unique piece of music for the Roald Dahl inspired rollercoaster at Oakwood Theme Park. The rollercoaster is due to open at the Pembrokeshire park later this year, Fight of the Giant Peach is one of several themed attractions in Dahland, inspired by the works of one of the world’s most loved and cherished authors.
“As a fan of Roald Dahl, it’s been an absolute joy to put together this symphonic suite for Oakwood Theme Park’s new Dahland attraction,” said Nick. “The composition depicts the flight from Dover in England to New York so I tried to encapsulate that into the music. As with everything Dahl- related, I kept the music quite irregular in its harmonic and melodic patterns as I feel that represents the spirit of Dahl; it's playful, naughty but great fun!”
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Innovative Leisure adds new ropes course to Denmark’s Universe Park
The renowned winter winds of Denmark did not manage to stop the completion of a double level Sky Trail explorer high ropes course at Universe Science Park in Nordborg, South Jutland. The team at Innovative Leisure helped to combine creativity and technology into a fun and thrilling hands on
experience. The Universe Sky Trail is the first course outside the UK to include Innovative Leisure’s zip line element, Sky Rail. Participants are able to transfer their slider straight into Sky Rail’s zip cart without having to unhook, making it a seamless experience. After an exciting ‘zip’ the participants continue their adventure by transferring straight back on to the course. The course also features two ‘walk the plank’ elements with cameras attached so participants are able to take home a keepsake of their adventure. “It has been a pleasure working with Innovative
Leisure on this project,” commented Universe’s COO Jonas Luttermann. “The course has turned out just as planned and the design process was a perfect co-creation. The timeline and budget on the project was just as agreed and the delivery of the final project was on time. I felt a close connection to all the staff from IL and have a feeling of that I know the people who delivered and created this project. The Sky Trail with the Sky Rail is a perfect match with our guests and they love it already. I can only recommend working with IL and hope to do more projects with them in the future.” Universe Science Park’s Sky Trail opened to the public in April and is proving to be a very popular addition with visitors.
Universe Science Park’s Sky Trail Explorer high ropes course is proving a popular new addition with visitors to the park
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