Visitors invited to vote to give Marwell Zoo project £5,000

Laura Read, chief executive of Marwell Zoo. <i>(Image: Marwell Zoo)</i>
Laura Read, chief executive of Marwell Zoo. (Image: Marwell Zoo)
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Visitors can help decide the future of wildlife conservation by voting for their favourite project at Marwell Zoo.

Marwell’s Vote Wild campaign, running until September 30, invites the public to support one of six proposed projects, with the winning idea receiving a £5,000 funding boost.

The shortlisted projects span habitat improvements, veterinary equipment and conservation initiatives - all designed to enhance animal welfare, strengthen conservation or inspire visitors.

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Laura Read, chief executive of Marwell Zoo, said: "Vote Wild is a fantastic opportunity for our visitors and supporters to play a direct role in shaping the future of animal care and conservation at Marwell.

"Every vote helps us continue our mission to create a better world for wildlife."

Visitors can cast their vote during a trip to Marwell Zoo by collecting a voting token and placing it into the project box of their choice in the gift shop.

Supporters can vote online through dedicated project donation pages, where every £1 donated equals one vote.

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