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Linton Zoo Spring News Now is the perfect time for a visit! The zoo is buzzing with activity and there is so much to see and do with some fantastic new exhibits and the Spring time babies just around the corner!! Our zoo is in a beautiful woodland setting, it is the perfect place to get the family, especially children, connected to nature! As an outdoor attraction remember to check the weather forecast and come prepared – wrap up warm and bring boots and waterproof gear. Our Binturong have recently moved to a brandnew enclosure which, although still provides them with lots of places to climb about and explore, makes them much easier for our visitors to see. This large mammal from the forests of south-east Asia just has to be the original Gruffalo! The Binturong is a strange looking creature made up of all sorts of animal bits! At first it appears to be bear like often walking on its hind legs, then it has many cat-like characteristics too and this is where its other name of Bear cat has come from. Primarily a breeding centre for endangered species, Linton Zoo is home to some very exciting animals which include magnificent tigers, lions, snow leopard, tapirs, kangaroo, Eastern quoll, Mountain zebra, lemurs, giant tortoises, lots of birds and some unusual reptiles. There is a very exciting schedule of events over the school holidays and at weekends which our team have developed to get you much closer to some of our animals, whilst giving you more information about our conservation projects. Meet our Brazilian tapirs Thiago, Tiana and their new addition when the family are given their lunch at 12 o’clock. And there is an opportunity to get very close to the red kangaroo and wallaby mob when the keepers give them their afternoon snack. Don’t miss the animal encounters where you will have a chance to touch some of our smaller zoo animals, every day there will be something different and may include snakes, lizards, owls, baby giant tortoises, guinea pigs, giant stick insects and other creepy crawlies! To get the best from your visit make sure you allow time to go around a couple of times and so that you don’t miss anything plan your outing before you come by checking our website for all the scheduled talks and activities. As an extra treat and if you want a little more than just a zoo visit then our VIP Behind the Scenes Tortoise Tours are a must! Get up close and personal with our awesome giants and then go behind the scenes, learn how we care for our tortoise groups, including how we incubate the eggs, then meet some of the latest hatchlings! Or, if you’d rather hold hands with a lemur and help the keepers feed them then try one of our VIP lemur tours for an extra £10 per person (best to book in advance to guarantee your place). The Zoo is open every day and with an admission fee of £9.00 for an adult and £6.50 for children 2 to 13 years, we’re sure you will find your family outing fantastic value for money. There is also a basic children’s play area, free parking within the zoo grounds, coffee shop and all other usual facilities. For more information, visit our website www.lintonzoo.com , call us on 01223 891308, email lintonzoo@hotmail.co.uk or follow us on Facebook or Twitter for all the latest news, stories and cute pictures, just click on the link from our website. Keep your children active with Everyone Active Being physically active every day is important for the healthy growth and development of children of all ages. To maintain a basic level of health, children need to do at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day. This should range from moderate activity such as walking to school, scooting or playing in the playground to vigorous activity such as swimming, running and gymnastics. Keeping your children active over the Easter holidays is easy with Everyone Active’s ‘Active Kids’ programme. We offer a wide range of activities for children aged from four months to 10 years. Sessions run both during term time and in the school holidays, with the emphasis on having fun! From football coaching, gymnastics, dance and trampolining to swimming lessons and under-fives ‘Active Antz’ and soft play sessions, there are plenty of activities for your little ones to enjoy. To find out more information about our children’s activities and holiday camps, visit www.everyoneactive.com or speak with colleagues at your nearest Everyone Active centre. 14 Primary Times Cambridgeshire . Spring <strong>2018</strong> It’s Showtime! It is important for dance students to have a platform to showcase their work and to gain experience in this element of their dance education - Dance is, after all a Performance Art! Opportunities to perform can be many and varied - from putting on a show for visiting grandparents at home, through school plays, to taking part in a village or town parade. If a dancer has a chance to perform in a theatre, this is an incredibly special opportunity and it is one which we value highly at Colours of Dance, and this is why we hold annual shows in theatres. We also have watching weeks and other performances too! A show is not only a great platform for students, it is the perfect chance for our teachers to shine by putting together fantastic choreography, costumes and music and helping their students to be the best they can be as part of a dance company. CENTRE THEATRE PLAYERS TO STAGE EASTER PANTOMIME All aboard the Jolly Roger as the St. Ives based Centre Theatre Players present the family pantomime TREASURE ISLAND AND THE CARIBBEAN PIRATES in the Burgess Hall of One Leisure St. Ives on April 13th – 15th. Join Long John Silver, Jim Hawkins, Sea Dog Billy, Blackbeard and many more on this swashbuckling adventure. Written by Daniel Bell and directed by Dick Chalkley this promises to be a very exciting journey with lots of fun and audience participation, a great way to spend a couple of hours during the Easter holiday. For the Players the principal roles will be played by Nick Thompson, Graham Lloyd, Tara Wilson and Simon Webb supported by Ed Martin, Samantha Clark and Matthew Wilson. Audiences are also invited to dress up as pirates with prizes given for the best costume at each performances. Tickets can be obtained on line from www.burgesshall.net or from the Centre Reception, telephone 01480 388111.
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