Win family tickets to new Shaun the Sheep trail at Bristol Zoo Project

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Aardman is bringing together some of the studio’s most iconic characters, in a one-of-a-kind trail at Bristol Zoo Project.

From 23 May, visitors can join much-loved characters Shaun the Sheep, Wallace & Gromit, Feathers McGraw and other famous friends, on a baa-rilliant adventure, which brings conservation science to life.

To win a family ticket for four to the zoo and be one of the first to take part in the trail, members of the public need to head to Millennium Square on Friday 22 May between 4 and 6pm.

Anyone who finds the picture of Shaun the Sheep appearing on the Big Screen and takes a “Hide and Sheep” selfie, is in with the chance of winning a free family trip to Bristol Zoo Project. Simply share your photo on Instagram and tag @BristolZooProject.

At the zoo, visitors will be invited to discover Aardman’s iconic characters with hands-on challenges inspired by Bristol Zoological Society’s global conservation work. From listening for hidden wildlife in the forests of Tanzania, to spotting animals from the sky in the savannah, each activity introduces real techniques used by actual conservationists. The trail is free with admission and available for families and visitors of all ages.

Molly Van Den Brink, Senior Attractions & Live Experiences Manager, Aardman says:

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Bristol Zoo Project to help celebrate our 50^th anniversary in Bristol, using our iconic characters to engage and encourage visitors to learn all about the incredible conservation work the Bristol Zoo Project teams do around the world to protect and care for critically endangered wildlife species. We hope Shaun and his friends will help inspire the next generation of conservation scientists, much in the same way as Aardman hopes to inspire the next generation of film makers – all learning these special skills right here in Bristol!”

As part of the day out, visitors can also step closer to the wild in African Forest, a brand-new habitat at Bristol Zoo Project. Set within a local British woodland, African Forest is home to some of the world’s most threatened species, including Critically Endangered western lowland gorillas, Endangered cherry-crowned mangabeys, Critically Endangered slender-snouted crocodiles, Endangered African grey parrots and several extremely threatened species of West African freshwater fish.

To find out more about the competition and Bristol Zoological Society’s conservation programmes across the globe, visit www.bristolzoo.org.uk.