Professor Alice Roberts backs Twycross Zoo

Professor Alice Roberts, writer, broadcaster and Patron of Twycross Zoo has pledged her support for Twycross Zoo's Summer of Survival campaign.

Alice joins previous support from other celebrities, including Dame Judi Dench and 2013 X-factor winner Sam Bailey who have all backed the campaign to save the 57-year zoo.

Alice has made an emotional video capturing why the conservation charity needs public support now more than ever.   

Over the last four months, Twycross Zoo says they've been fighting for their future and has battled since lockdown in countless pleas to the Government for vital financial aid to save its zoo from extinction. 

Dr Sharon Redrobe OBE, CEO Twycross Zoo said: "We want to thank Alice for her moving words and as Patron of Twycross Zoo for over 6 years, her support means a lot to us.
"We have been blown away by the public so far since we reopened in June, who have booked tickets and memberships, donated and adopted animals however, we cannot stop fighting yet. It's vital that we have a successful summer and the only way we can do this is to continue to call upon our supporters to join the fight in our Summer of Survival and help protect our zoo from extinction. 
"It really is going to take a whole community to save our zoo and a small gesture can collectively make a huge difference to our charity."