Twycross Zoo has announced Dougie Poynter of McFly to headline the Summer Sundown this summer. The event will take place this July with the former King of the Jungle, it will be full of music and entertainment.
The event will involve, a DJ set from Dougie, refreshments and entertainment and visitors will be able to see the animals in the evening. It will be held on Saturday July 9 and tickets are £27.
Dougie shared his excitment in being a apart of the zoos event. Mr Poynter said: ”Since a young age I have been fascinated by animals and insects. When I was offered this opportunity, I jumped at the chance as it combines my two passions of music and the natural world.
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”It will be a really unique experience to play this set as the sun goes down over the zoo and the animals begin their night time routines, I can’t wait to get involved.” Richard Loftus, marketing director at Twycross Zoo said: “We’re so excited to welcome McFly bassist and environmental activist Dougie Poynter to Twycross Zoo.
"The sounds of his DJ set will mix with the music our animals already make, from the songs of our Siamang, to the calls of our rainbow lorikeets. This event is a great way to introduce a wider audience to our conservation efforts, which have global impact from the heart of England. You’ll come for the DJ set and leave with an invigorated passion for protecting endangered animals.”
Tickets can be booked here. During the event an animal welfare officer will be present, along with the zookeepers, to care for the animals. Sound levels will be monitored and animal houses will be closed during the evening at times appropriate for the animals.
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