Staff from Exmoor Zoo will be at the garden centre as part of its Wildlife Weekend on Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1 to give visitors the chance to learn more about the conservation of British wildlife.

Stephen Eddy, Education Officer at Exmoor Zoo, said: “Our team from Exmoor Zoo will be hosting a range of activities aimed at educating visitors about how they can help our wildlife and environment.

“2010 has been declared the International Year of Biodiversity so we will be helping customers learn all about how to encourage biodiversity in their own gardens. It can be as simple as putting up a nest box.

“There will also be a workshop for children to make a bottle garden rainforest out of recycled material. We will be focusing on the importance of recycling and talking to visitors about how they can do their bit to help the environment.”

The Exmoor Zoo Wildlife Weekend takes place at Monkton Elm Garden & Pet Centre, which is located just off the intersection between the A38 and A361 in Monkton Heathfield, on Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1 from 11am until 4.30pm.

Norma Moore, General Manager at Monkton Elm Garden & Pet Centre, said: “We are delighted that representatives from Exmoor Zoo are coming along for the weekend. It promises to be a fun event for all the family.”

For further information about the event, please call the garden centre on 01823 412381.

Photo caption: (From left to right) Pet & Aquatic Advisor at Monkton Elm Garden & Pet Centre, Beth Irving, Daisy Earl from Taunton, aged seven, and Stephen Eddy from Exmoor Zoo with a stick insect.