Just two miles from the famous Blackpool sea-front in Lancashire, England, Blackpool Zoo provides a home to over 1500 animals from all over the world. The Zoo aims to provide a stimulating, informative and enjoyable experience that demonstrates its role in the conservation of endangered species. Blackpool Tower, Blackpool Blackpool is a seaside town in England, on the coast of the Irish Sea. ... Lancashire (archaically, the County of Lancaster) is a county palatine of England, lying on the Irish Sea. ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population - Total (2001) - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Religion...
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Blackpool Zoo Official Site (http://www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk)
One of the latest additions to the zoo's varied and rare collection of over 400 animals, birds, reptiles and insects is "Jitu" a huge 35 stone Western Lowland Gorilla who is one of the most magnificent specimens in Europe.
The Zoo is a world of colour and variety with fascinating creatures from every corner of the globe just waiting to be discovered around the next corner.
BlackpoolZoo also boasts a fantastic state of the art simulator one of only two in Europe.
Blackpool Tower, built in May 1894, is a 518-foot-tall copy of the Eiffel Tower.
Blackpool Illuminations in September and October, consisting of a series of lighted displays and collages arranged along the entire length of the sea front (11 km/7 miles), attract many visitors at a time when some resorts' holiday seasons have begun to end.
Blackpool Central, close to the Tower, was closed in 1964, whilst Blackpool North was largely demolished and rebuilt as a smaller facility.
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