Blackpool Zoo to raise money to support millions of animals affected by Australian bushfires

Blackpool Zoo will mark Australia Day on Sunday 26 January by raising funds to support the millions of [**animals affected by the country’s devastating bush fires.**](http://Military deployed as thousands shelter on beaches as Australia’s fires rage)

There will be activities and events based around Australian themes to increase awareness of the crisis and encourage people to donate whatever they can.

The Zoo is creating a dedicated Australian Trail which will take visitors on a journey to see species native to the country and the Conservation Station will teach people about the zoo’s Aussie residents including wallabies, kangaroos, potoroos, White’s tree frogs, roseate cockatoos, emus, kookaburra and eclectus parrots.

All money raised will be donated to the Zoo and Aquarium Association Australia’s Wildlife Conservation Fund to help rescue and rehabilitate affected native wildlife and ongoing habitat restoration.

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The zoo is home to over 1,000 mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates set amidst thirty-seven acres of mature woodland and lakes.

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