Leading Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Environment, Janet Finch-Saunders MS, has praised Plantasia Tropical Zoo for inspiring children and young people to learn about nature, the environment, and conservation.
Plantasia offers visitors the chance of stepping through a giant tree into a real rainforest zoo in the heart of Swansea.
As part of the wider British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums community, zoos like Plantasia serve as conservation hubs, sustainability leaders, educational resources, and important spaces for nature connection and wellbeing.
Plantasia also ensures that education is central to every visit, from its interpretive signage at each habitat to the additional information provided through initiatives like their Crimes Against series. They also contribute to international conservation efforts, as well as caring for critically endangered Egyptian tortoises, with the long-term goal of helping restore wild populations.
Commenting on her visit to the indoor tropical zoo, Janet said:
“My thanks goes to Paul Sheppard and Kathryn Bulson for their kind welcome to this wonderful centre.
“It was an incredible experience and fascinating learning about all of the amazing work that they do, as well as getting to see the animals and plants on display.
“Plantasia Tropical Zoo has more than 40 different species of animals, with over 10% of those having some conservation concern. In a bid to help restore the populations Plantasia breeds a number of vulnerable and endangered species such as crested geckos, axolotls and manyara tilapia.
“I urge everyone to visit this incredible venue”.
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Photo: Janet Finch-Saunders MS/AS, Phil Sheppard and Kathryn Bulson at Plantasia Tropical Zoo
