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Whipsnade's Giant Lion Aglow Weekly

27 Sep

Summary

Giant chalk lion illuminated weekly for ZSL's 200th anniversary.
The 483ft lion uses 2,330 bulbs for its nightly display.
The illumination highlights wildlife conservation efforts.

A colossal chalk lion, measuring 483 feet in length, is set to be illuminated every Wednesday for the remainder of the year. This special weekly event commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Zoological Society of London (ZSL).

This year, 2,330 bulbs were employed to outline the Whipsnade Zoo landmark. The magnificent lion has been lit for significant occasions in the past, including Whipsnade Zoo's 50th anniversary in 1981. Zoo operations director Owen Craft stated the illuminated lion acts as a symbol, "shining a beacon of light on wildlife conservation."

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