Paignton Zoo's Wet and Wild Charity Duck Race
Thousands of yellow plastic ducks will take on the challenge of a bath-time when they take part in a crazy charity duck race.
Paignton Zoo’s Wet ‘n’ Wild Charity Duck Race takes place on Saturday 12th June at Splashdown@Quaywest. The event will raise funds to support the Zoo’s conservation projects both here and overseas.
Sponsored ducks will race down the flumes from 11:00am. There will be heats throughout the day, building up to the grand final mid afternoon. Successful ducks will win cash prizes for their sponsors.
Paignton Zoo Fundraiser Lynne Parker said: “It’s only £1 a duck, so go quackers and sponsor a whole flock! It’s going to be a great day – all those ducks plunging down the flumes will be an amazing sight!”
Splashdown@Quaywest will be open to the public as normal on the day, with free entry to watch the racing and discounted admission to use the flumes for everyone who has sponsored a duck and can show their ticket.
In addition, there will be a mascot race on the beach featuring Cuba the Crocodile (from Paignton Zoo), Mac the Penguin (Living Coasts), Gilbert the Gull (Torquay United), News-hound (Herald Express), Pilgrim (Plymouth Argyle), Cavog (Kents Cavern) and Slush Puppie (Splashdown@Quaywest).
To sponsor a duck at £1 a go, please pop in to either the waterpark or the Zoo or telephone Paignton Zoo reception on (01803) 697500.
The first Paignton Zoo Duck Race in 2008 raised over £1,200 for charity. Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is a registered charity. For more information go to www.paigntonzoo.org.uk or ring (01803) 697500.
Philip Knowling 01803 697500
