You can then walk through a fully wheel-accessible trail to watch the classic Julia and Axel story unfold. As you venture through, there are also the live animal enclosures to explore - including the large snake tanks that will get plenty of oohs from little visitors.

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She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he?As well as all the animal attractions, there are also huge indoor and outdoor play areas for kids to enjoy whatever the weather. Below you can find information on how to get to the theatre and a map showing the location of the venue. The Gruffalo Discovery Land is an accesible trail through a woodland that allows families to explore the story in an inventive new way. For little animal lovers, there will be a fun-filled, free-of-charge, arts and crafts station where children can create their very own colourful parrot masks. The zoo was first established back in 1963 by the UK's first female zoo founders Nathalie Evans and Molly Badham MBE.

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You soon have your first meeting with the Gruffalo - which is the perfect opportunity for family photos.Twycross is home to hundreds of animals across 80 species, and is the only UK zoo that is home to the four great apes - chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans and bonobos. Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Visitors can also meet father and son duo, Itzatna Arts, on selected dates to bring to life the magic of animals and traditional Mexican culture, through immersive storytelling and a variety of traditional central and southern American games. There are interactive exhibits where kids can press a button and part of the story is told as its magical creatures emerge.

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Visitors can take advantage of Twycross Zoo’s new annual ticket, which allows guests to enjoy a whole year, once they pay for one visit. Visitors can walk through a huge Gibbon forest, as well as feed the lorikeets in a large walk-through enclosure. It is located on the A444, which can be accessed via the A5 and the M42 junction 11 which is around 90 minutes drive from South Manchester. One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. Outside there's a large play park close the Gibbon Forest with a range of play equipment including adventure trail, slides and climbing frames.There's a special section dedicated to huge Jamaican boa snakes as well as an aviary with great grey owls.

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This is interspersed with special visitor tunnels where excerpts from the animated Gruffalo adventure are shown with more games and puzzles for kids. com shall not be deemed to endorse, recommend, approve and/or guarantee such events, or any facts, views, advice and/or information contained therein. There's even a Gruffalo cafe to take a break from all those stories of owl ice cream and scrambled snake.The zoo is showcasing the fascinating stories and traditions of Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a holiday which originated in Mexico, with some added wonders from the natural world. And handily for parents, there's also a mini adventure playground outside to keep youngsters entertained at this pit stop too. Throughout half term, visitors can further celebrate Dia de Los Muertos, by enjoying a variety of tasty Mexican treats at Twycross Zoo’s ‘The View’ restaurant.