Twycross Zoo unveils £25m global conservation hub to tackle ...
The new centre hopes to drive research, global teamwork, and education to save endangered species
www.thebusinessdesk.comHere’s a quick update on Twycross Zoo from the latest publicly available sources:
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Twycross Zoo announced a £25 million Global Conservation Centre project, aimed at housing international researchers, classrooms, and a laboratory, with an Indonesian-themed area next to the centre to house Bornean orangutans and other Indonesian wildlife. The project is supported in part by government funding (£18 million) and is planned to open around late 2026, marking a major expansion beyond the zoo’s current grounds. [BBC article about the milestone and plans][ ITV News Central coverage ][ TheBusinessDesk report on the hub ].
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The centre is described as a significant milestone for wildlife conservation, intended to accelerate research and collaboration with scientists, students, and conservationists worldwide. It will include a 200-seat lecture hall, a laboratory, and new habitats for multiple threatened species, with construction beginning in 2025 and the campus opening in 2026. [BBC][ ITV News Central ][ ITV coverage paraphrased].
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Twycross Zoo’s broader mission continues to emphasize reversing the decline of threatened species, with ongoing commitments and public updates posted on their official site, including news about new arrivals and conservation pledges. [Twycross Zoo official Latest News section][BBC coverage].
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