SUMMER HOLIDAYS PRESS RELEASE - 15 JULY 2010

It's almost summer holiday time - great weather for a day out - and time to link up with family and friends. Get nose-to-nose with nature at Seaview Wildlife Encounter - open 7 days a week until the end of October.

Are you a friend of Dippy's on Facebook yet? Dippy now has friends all over the Isle of Wight - and all over the world! All you need to do is enter 'Dippy Seaview' and you'll go into the wonderful world of a real, live Penguin!

Why not meet Dippy face-to-face? His home (when he's not out and about!) is at the Penguin Pool at Seaview Wildlife with all his Penguin clan. You can help feed Dippy and his friends at 11.30am and 3.30pm every day - its' great fun, no matter how old or young you are!

There are some exciting new arrivals and happenings going on this summer at Seaview Wildlife. There are the Amazing Alpacas who recently had their annual shearing - and are looking slim-lined and extremely handsome.

Then there's the tiniest, cutest little Harvest Mice who only arrived at the park in May and have already had their first litter of babies - they're out and about and ready for you to see!

Not forgetting the tropical Leaf-Cutting Ants that can be seen marching along a stretch of rope carrying huge pieces of leaves towards their nest.

Perhaps you're looking for a special present or gift idea? Or want to help look after your favourite animal? Why not adopt an animal? The perfect gift for any animal lover! Have a look on the Seaview Wildlife Encounter Website for full details - www.seaviewwildlife.com.

Or how about experiencing something completely different during the summer holidays? The ultimate treat for any animal lover is to 'Be a Keeper for a Day'. This is the gift of a lifetime - for anyone aged 12+ who would like to go behind the scenes assisting an experienced Keeper in looking after Penguins, Meerkats, Alpacas, Wallabies and many other birds and animals! Take a closer look at the Seaview Wildlife Website for full details and to book your special day! www.seaviewwildlife.com.

Follow the daily happenings with the animals, birds and Keepers at the Park by logging on to http://seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com.

Wishing you all a fantastic Summer Holiday with lots of sunshine and fun!

From all the Team at Seaview Wildlife (and... Dippy the Penguin!)