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Colchester Zoo brings home two top awards!
Colchester Zoo has been celebrating this week after winning two prestigious awards at the Essex Tourism Awards 2009.
The zoo was awarded both 'Best Large Essex Attraction' and the 'Sustainable Tourism Award' for its efforts in recycling and green practices, such as collecting rainwater, recycling card and plastic and the introduction of the 'Colchester Zoo Green Award' - recently awarded to Notley Green Primary School.
Rebecca Perry, Director of Conservation, Education and Research, "We are honoured to win the awards, it is fantastic that Colchester Zoo has been recognised across all of Essex for our sustainable tourism efforts; as well as recognition for the 'Best Large Essex Attraction'."
The zoo was awarded both 'Best Large Essex Attraction' and the 'Sustainable Tourism Award' for its efforts in recycling and green practices, such as collecting rainwater, recycling card and plastic and the introduction of the 'Colchester Zoo Green Award' - recently awarded to Notley Green Primary School.
Rebecca Perry, Director of Conservation, Education and Research, "We are honoured to win the awards, it is fantastic that Colchester Zoo has been recognised across all of Essex for our sustainable tourism efforts; as well as recognition for the 'Best Large Essex Attraction'."