These were the scenes as Blackpool Zoo unveiled its new £1.5million Big Cat Habitat
Blackpool Zoo officially opened the doors to its new purpose-built big cat facility on Friday, May 26.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 26th May 2023, 16:27 BST
Updated 26th May 2023, 16:37 BST
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African drummers lead a procession of VIP guests and staff to the new Big Cat Habitat. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
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Blackpool Zoo Director, Darren Webster, officially opens the Big Cat Habitat. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
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Each side of the house has a large indoor area including heated mock rocks and extended viewing windows. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
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Feeding time at the new Big Cat Habitat for the lionesses at Blackpool Zoo. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard