Local School raises funds for Amur Leopards
On Sunday 20th June, a group of girls from St Marys School Welwyn, led and inspired by 8 year old Lucia Mitchell, walked 7 miles from Letty Green to us here at Paradise Wildlife Park, to raise money for the critically endangered Amur Leopard. Thanks to generous sponsorship, Lucia's group has already collected severaly hundred pounds for the Amur Leopard and Tiger Alliance (ALTA).
There are reported to be as few as 35 Amur Leopards left in the wild and conservation groups throughout the world are fighting hard to ensure these wonderful animals and their natural habitat survive. These Cats live in the Far East of Russia between Vladivostok and the Amur River, that forms the border with China.
Paradise Wildlife Park was pleased to support Lucia and her friends, after a rest and some refreshments, the girls and their parents were given a special Big Cat tour of the park and a certificate to acknowledge their efforts in raising these much needed funds.
