Blackpool Zoo is offering a new immersive experience for Halloween with its Wizarding Wildlife School, which merges magic and conservation.
Running from 18 October through 31 October, the Wizarding Wildlife School will immerse witches and wizards of all ages in a realm of magical creatures, ancient guardians, and nature-based sorcery.
The event includes themed activities, enchanting trails, and plenty of photo opportunities.
Highlights of the Wizarding Wildlife School also include themed animal encounters, a magic makeover station, a classification ceremony, and owl and snake studies.
Rebecca Reynolds, head of education, conservation and research at Blackpool Zoo, said: “Blackpool Zoo’s Wizarding Wildlife School is designed to bring storytelling, education and conservation together in a truly enchanting way.
"We want all our visitors to experience the wonder of the natural world through imagination and play by discovering that the real magic lies in the wildlife we share our planet with."
Combining conservation and magic
For the event, the zoo's miniature railway has been reimagined as a magical train travelling through enchanted lands, and the Dinosaur Safari has been transformed into Dinorion, a land where the planet's ancient guardians still roam.
Guests can take spellbinding sessions such as 'Potions and Poisons', where young visitors can make magical brews, as well as the 'Care of Magical Creatures' lesson, and a herbal medicine class.
Additionally, guests can create and decorate their own wands, and enjoy snacks at the Enchanted Eats Emporium and Churro Charmery.
Blackpool Zoo's Wizarding Wildlife School is a unique concept for Halloween, which draws huge crowds and boosts seasonal profits.
In recent years, operators in the visitor attractions industry have significantly increased investment in Halloween events to drive revenue.
Blackpool Zoo, owned by Parques Reunidos, is home to more than 1,000 mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates.
Its animal residents include elephants, giraffes, big cats and gorillas.
Images courtesy of Blackpool Zoo
