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
These were the scenes:
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They will form a breeding group as part of the European Endangered Species Programmes (EEP), with the females all helping each other to raise any cubs. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
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The tiger area has also been extended with bigger indoor and outdoor spaces, which have been designed in a similar manner. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
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Alyona the Amur tiger has been residing at Woodside Wildlife Park in Lincolnshire. A male tiger will be joining her to form a non-breeding companion pair later in the year. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
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A new CCTV surveillance system will allow keepers and conservationists to monitor and research the behaviour and lifestyles of the cats as they go about their daily activities. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard