Maldon Promenade Zoo closes tomorrow due to Storm Austen

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 19:28 · Archive

Maldon Promenade Zoo in Essex will close at 2pm tomorrow due to Storm Austen.

Maldon Promenade Zoo, located within Maldon's Promenade Park, has announced its closure for tomorrow afternoon due to the threat of Storm Austen. The zoo will close at 2pm, the attraction said on social media.

The zoo is home to 85 species of animals and offers families the chance to get close to a wide variety of creatures. Around 80 per cent of its animals have been rescued or rehomed. Visitors can see meerkats, marmoset monkeys, alpacas, reptiles, birds and farm animals.

The attraction runs interactive activities including animal talks, reptile encounters and meerkat feeding demonstrations. General admission does not require advance booking, while special experiences such as VIP tours and Mini Keeper days are also available.

A zoo spokesperson said: 'Our zookeeping team will be working hard to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our animals.' The statement did not specify whether the closure would extend beyond tomorrow or if services would resume once the storm has passed.

How it is being reported

• Popular petting zoo closing tomorrow amid threat of Storm AustenMaldon Promenade Zoo has announced it will be closing tomorrow due to the threat of Storm Austen.Brentwood Guardian · 22 Oct, 19:03
• Popular petting zoo closing tomorrow amid threat of Storm AustenMaldon Promenade Zoo has announced it will be closing tomorrow due to the threat of Storm Austen.Echo (Basildon) · 22 Oct, 19:03
• Popular petting zoo closing tomorrow amid threat of Storm AustenMaldon Promenade Zoo has announced it will be closing tomorrow due to the threat of Storm Austen.Colchester Gazette · 22 Oct, 19:03

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