IN PICTURES: Blackpool Zoo's incredible year of mammoth highs!

From the grand opening of its £5m Project Elephant habitat to some very special new arrivals, Blackpool Zoo has looked back on an incredible 2018.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Jan 2019, 14:29 BST
Updated 9th Jan 2019, 08:26 BST
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The zoo saw a 13 per cent increase in visitor numbers last year compared to 2017.

Darren Webster, Blackpool Zoo’s Director, looks back on an amazing 12 months: “Last year was the busiest and best year in our 46 year history with so many breath-taking highs!

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"I think it is very important to recognise the commitment shown by our keepers across the entire zoo, overseeing successful pregnancies and births and welcoming other arrivals from zoos across the world.

In January, the zoo welcomedtwo new elephants from Twycross Zoo, who took up residence in anew 5m 'Project Elephant' homeIn January, the zoo welcomedtwo new elephants from Twycross Zoo, who took up residence in anew 5m 'Project Elephant' home
In January, the zoo welcomedtwo new elephants from Twycross Zoo, who took up residence in anew 5m 'Project Elephant' home

“They all worked harder than ever before and that has paid off with the largest increase in visitors numbers that we have ever seen.

“It doesn’t stop here though, and we are already looking forward to what the next 12 months will bring.

“I want to thank all of our visitors for their continued support in 2018 and we look forward to seeing them all again soon!”