Out & About Summer 2018

Out&About feature

The Zoo’s history The zoo was founded in 2011 by crocodile conservationist Shaun Foggett and was originally located at Crawley Mill, Witney. However, with increasing visitor numbers and a growing population of crocodiles, the zoo needed to move and opened its new premises in Brize Norton in 2014. It now attracts more than 70,000 visitors a year. The journey of ‘the Croc Man’ Shaun became known as ‘The Croc Man’ following a one- off documentary shown on the Discovery Channel. Later that year, a mini-series was made by Channel 5, following his journey to open the zoo. Prior to opening the zoo Shaun studied and learnt about crocodiles through his own personal collection; all housed in a purpose-built enclosure at the semi-detached West Oxfordshire home he shared with fiancée Lisa and his young family. By 2009 his collection had reached 21, which was when he knew it was time to relocate. Setting up the zoo has taken personal sacrifice, including leaving the family building business and selling his family home. Crocodiles of the World Foundation On August 8, 2013, the foundation received formal confirmation of its charity status from the Charity Commission, the regulator for charities in England and Wales. This enables the zoo to continue with its commitment to advancing crocodilian conservation and promoting awareness of environmental issues affecting crocodiles. For more information visit: www.crocodilesoftheworld.co.uk

WIN A FAMILY TICKET Crocodiles of the World is offering a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) to the centre. See for yourself the crocs and alligators and watch as they open their jaws at feeding time. For your chance to win a family ticket, answer the following question: Q: What is the name of the founder of Crocodiles of the World? Send your answer on the form to Crocodiles of the World competition, Out &About, Newspaper House, Faraday Road, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5DW. The closing date for entries is July 24. For O&A terms and conditions please see p5.

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