People set to stay in Cornwall holiday cottages and who want to visit Newquay Zoo can witness some of the environmentally-friendly changes that have been put in place.
The zoo has signed up to the 10:10 campaign to reduce its carbon emissions by ten per cent by the end of 2010, the Guardian has explained.
Newquay Zoo attracts 200,000 visitors a year, many of whom will use Cornwall holiday cottages as their base.
It plans to fully insulate its older buildings over the coming 12 months, meaning those who come to see the 534 animals will experience a greener attraction.
Speaking to the newspaper, Newquay Zoo’s environmental officer Ruth Morgan said: "We are now researching how we can mimic the natural temperature variations these animals would experience in the wild without causing them distress. For example, some birds can start to breed if the temperature goes down too low."
The zoo opened in 1969 and has won a number of accolades, including the Silver Visitor Attraction of the Year at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2007-08.
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