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Halloween fun at Marwell Zoological Park this October half term

Children can join Marwell Zoological Park's friendly witch for free story telling and Halloween fun this October half term (Saturday 20 - Sunday 28 October).

Children can listen to fun stories and ghostly tales including 'The owl who was afraid of the dark' whilst being surrounded by all sorts of Halloween delights, from cauldrons and broomsticks to toy spiders and owls.

As well as all the hair-raising activities with the friendly witch there will also be ghosts and goblin face painting as well as ghoulish food.

The spooky fun continues round the Park as Marwell is the perfect place to spot creepy crawlies and other spooky animals - from bats and owls to spiders and slippery snakes.

uitable for children of all ages, the story telling sessions will take place at 1pm, 2.30pm and 4pm daily during half term, including both weekends. Marwell's friendly witch will be in the Marwell Ark Gift Shop.

Standard admission prices apply to gain entrance to the Park. Marwell Zoological Park is open daily from 10am. It is now easier than ever to buy tickets - simply log onto www.marwell.org.uk

Notes to editors

Photo Caption: Selection of spooky animals at Marwell Zoological Park: Rodriguez fruit bat, Great grey owl and Emerald tree python

For further media information please contact Helen Jeffreys, Marwell Zoological Park Media Relations Office. Email: helenj@marwell.org.uk Phone: 01962 777947

Marwell Zoological Park was founded in 1972. The Park is owned and operated by Marwell Preservation Trust: a registered charity dedicated to the conservation of biological diversity. Registered Charity Number 275433.

Marwell Zoological Park is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and other natural resources and works to conserve species and their habitats, whilst advocating environmental and social responsibility in support of these goals.

Marwell Conservation seeks to address causes of extinction and manages vulnerable populations of threatened species to ensure their survival. This is achieved through a range of species and habitat conservation programmes locally to Marwell's base in southern England and internationally, with a particular focus in Africa.

Marwell is a member of the British and Irish Association of zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA). BIAZA represents its member collections and promotes the values of good zoos and aquariums.

Marwell Zoological Park, Colden Common, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1JH. www.marwell.org.uk

Helen Jeffreys I PR & Media Relations Officer I Marwell Zoological Park I Winchester I SO21 1JH

( +44 (0)1962 777947 I Mob: +44 (0)7825 094570 + helenj@marwell.org.uk : www.marwell.org.uk

Marwell is a member of BIAZA, the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums, which represents its member collections and promotes the values of good zoos and aquariums.

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