Twycross Zoo: Pond Pals and Wetland Wanderers (From Worcester News)

Twycross Zoo: Pond Pals and Wetland Wanderers

11:32am Wednesday 17th March 2010 in

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ARE you interested in horticulture or the native species that we have in our wetlands at the zoo? Would you like to spend a few fun hours a week or month learning about what we do at Twycross Zoo by assisting our Head Gardener and Horticultural Supervisor?

You can help contribute to our development by becoming a volunteer; some of the experiences available are listed below. You do not need to be an expert as you will be shown what is required and how we approach each task in a sustainable way. This is ideally suited to people who are sixteen years and over who can help regularly; you can help on a particular area or garden and become familiar with it.

You can play a part in our vital work by helping out John Thompson our Head Gardener. A mature member of staff, who has over 30 years experience and has an extensive knowledge of traditional grounds keeping within the Zoo. Alternatively you can lend a hand to Tom Proctor, Horticulture Supervisor age 23 who is interested in the native species we have at the Zoo.

At Twycross Zoo we have nine acres of wetlands and nineteen ponds. We intend to look at the natural habitat, record, monitor and encourage more native species to the area. This will include birds, insects, plants and small mammals. You may wish to take part on the horticultural section that will be tree and bulb planting, mowing and establishing a children’s vegetable garden.

If you are interested and would like to find out more or take part in this project which will begin April 2010 please see our website www.twycrosszoo.org for further details and how to apply.