BEFORE YOU GO
Zookeeper Beau-Jensen McCubbin
outside the new aquarium
The age of aquariu(m)s
Some of the rarest species of fish on the planet are making a splash at Hanwell
Zoo after moving into its new aquarium during the summer, reports Dan Stephens.
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roving popular with visitors
as soon as it opened, the
aquarium boasts three
tanks filled with around 100
fish from the Indian Pacific region,
including Denison’s barbs and
Banggai cardinalfish.
Zookeeper Beau-Jensen McCubbin
said: “We now have some amazing
species of fish here with us at Hanwell
Zoo in our new aquarium and I’m sure
visitors will be really keen to get a first-
hand look at these fascinating creatures.
“A number of the species
here are endangered,
so it’s also really
significant for our ongoing conservation
work here; as well as being another
great attraction for our visitors to enjoy,
and learn about, some of the world’s
fascinating creatures.”
There are more species than ever
at Hanwell Zoo for visitors from
the borough and beyond to
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Entrance fees into the zoo
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are £3.50 for adults and £1.50
for children over three years old,
with children under three years old
admitted for free.
There are also annual season tickets
and membership packages available
at great prices – with entrance money
essential in funding the running costs
of the zoo into the future.
Visit www.hanwellzoo.co.uk
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