Grrrrr-eat news for the Wolds Wildlife Park
The Government announced last week that wildlife parks and zoos could open following mounting pressure from the public.
However, Wolds Park will not open immediately to allow staff time to comply with all the various health and safety requirements.
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Hide AdJoint owner Tracy Walters said: “We have a pretty good idea of what these precautions will be and have been working behind the scenes to get them in place but we still have work to do.
“We want to keep you all as safe as possible when you do return.
“Unfortunately, this means we are not expecting to be open until July.
”We know you are all desperate to come back - and we are desperate to have you back - but the safety of our visitors, staff and animals comes first.”
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Hide AdThe park launched an appeal for donations several weeks ago after being forced to close during the lockdown - ironically just a few days after a protracted battle to secure an all-important zoo licence.
Ms Walters said she and partner Andrew Riddel were ‘blown away’ by the support they have received with donations of cash, food and toys for the animals flooding in.
Ms Walters added: “We’d like to thank everyone who has helped and the fact we can look forward to welcoming visitors again is excellent news.
“Every one of you who signed petitions, wrote to MPs, submitted questions and generally kicked up a fuss played a huge part in saving many UK zoos!”
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Hide AdThe park is still welcoming donations and expenses continue to mount as staff prepare for the grand reopening, which is expected to be the first week of July.
The list of animal attractions has been boosted by the arrival of an Indian leopard, Mowgli.
The park has launched an annual pass which allows a full year of unlimited entry for a one-off fee. The prices are - Year Pass for an adult £40; Year Pass for a child £20; Year Pass for two adults £70; Year Pass for one adult and one child £60, Year Pass for two adults and up to two children £100.
‘One-off experiences’ can be booked and an exclusive group offer which allowed up to six people to feed animals sold out quickly.
•Full details of how to buy passes - and how to donate - can be found on the park’s Facebook page or website.
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