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Newquay Zoo is planning an exciting new project to showcase the plight of some of South East Asia’s most endangered birds.
The lush, verdant, tropical forests of Asia are home to a dazzling array of exotic song birds. These small passerine or perching birds fill the forest with an avian choral symphony and flashes of brilliant colour. Sapphire, ruby, topaz and emerald plumage shine in the dim, cool clearings against a background of a thousand different shapes and shades of green.
Robins, thrushes, babblers and bulbuls compete to out-sing each other while fairy bluebirds, flycatchers and minivets vie to out-shine each other but the magic of these forests is seriously under threat. In the Philippines and throughout Indonesia, the rapid deforestation is shrinking this complex, fragile habitat. Whilst in Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam, tens of thousands of these birds are illegally trapped for the pet trade each year. Having a fine voice and fine feathers is their downfall and most are destined to lead solitary lives in tiny cages for the amusement of their owners.
The combination of these threats exists throughout Asia and sadly, the list of seriously endangered species is growing which includes many song birds, brightly-coloured doves and iridescent pheasant.
Newquay Zoo is planning an exciting new exhibit to bring to our visitors the experience of wandering through a forest glade, inhabited by these ‘jungle gems’, enabling people to experience these joys of nature, free flying in an exuberance of tropical plants. A meandering walkway will bring the opportunity to see and hear the birds at close quarters with flowering shrubs and vines, trickling waterfalls and babbling streams.
As well as raising awareness and hopefully a sense of concern to the plight of these birds, the design of the aviary will enable us to participate in the conservation breeding programmes to protect these remarkable species for generations to come. A range of sheltered breeding areas will be incorporated into the facility to ensure that the exact conditions are provided for them to successfully raise their young.
The loss of these rich, natural gems is making the world a far poorer place.
How you can help
The cost of this project is £50,000, and you can help in a number of ways.
Sponsor a leaf or a bird
The entrance wall of this new exhibit will feature a tree and you are invited to sponsor a leaf or a bird on which you can place your name. In addition to having your name on display you will receive a certificate of sponsorship and a free ticket to the Zoo. All sponsors will also be entered into a draw to win complimentary tickets to the official opening of the exhibit.
Pan for gems
Visitors to Newquay Zoo can pan for gems in our great new activity for kids.
Corporate opportunities
Businesses are also invited to support this project. A new corporate supporter’s scheme will be launched with a host of great benefits and promotional opportunities.
Help feed the meerkats NEW
We have a fantastic new animal experience, which gives visitors the chance to feed our friendly mob of meerkats for themselves – lots of fun as they are fed live mealworms!’’
The pots of mealworms will be on sale from 11am, for £1 a pot (please note there are a limited number of pots due to the meerkats diets). Money raised will go towards ‘Gems of the Jungle’, fundraising project.
Lemur Feeding NEW
One of the most popular new experiences at the Zoo is Lemur Feeding, with all the money raised being donated directly to the Gems of the Jungle project. You can visit the ring-tailed lemur island, hand feed fruit to the friendly animals and learn more about them in this unique experience. Click here to find out more.
The table below will be updated as we achieve the each level of fundraising.
Thank you for your support
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