FEEDING defrosted rodents to snakes and serving up breakfast porridge to monkeys could soon be part of your daily routine. Swansea Council is on the hunt for two animal husbandry interns at the Plantasia tropical hothouse in Parc Tawe. The six-month voluntary placements will see the successful … [Read more...] about Interns wanted to work with Plantasia’s exotic animals
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A record-breaking week for Plantasia
Thousands of youngsters made half-term one to remember for record-breaking visitor figures at Plantasia. The February half-term saw thousands enjoy a day out of the cold, in the tropical rainforest and see Cuddles the python, Haku the Asian water monitor, both new to the city centre … [Read more...] about A record-breaking week for Plantasia
Introducing Plantasia’s Newest Residents…
Two more exotic reptiles are settling into their new lives in Swansea. Cuddles, a 10-year-old reticulated python, and Haku, an Asian water monitor, have now been added to Plantasia’s diverse collection of animal and plant life. About 11 foot long, Cuddles takes over from Gypsy, the 30-year-old … [Read more...] about Introducing Plantasia’s Newest Residents…
Community Chest
Fancy £1500 towards your community sports club or project? Through the Community Chest scheme sports clubs and community groups in Swansea can benefit from funding of up to £1500. What is Community Chest? Community Chest is a Sports Wales grant aid scheme funded by the National Lottery. Its … [Read more...] about Community Chest
Picasso work to star at re-opened Glynn Vivian
WORKS by two of the most famous artists of all-time will be on display at Swansea’s Glynn Vivian Art Gallery when it re-opens next weekend. The Studio by Pablo Picasso and Snow Storm by JMW Turner are among the paintings, sculptures, ceramics and other artworks available for public viewing from … [Read more...] about Picasso work to star at re-opened Glynn Vivian
Glynn Vivian – Re-opening Parade
The Glynn Vivian reopens on Saturday 15 October and to mark the start of the opening weekend celebrations, the Gallery has been working with seven artists to prepare a grand Opening Parade and walking procession to welcome everyone back to Glynn Vivian and into the new building. On Saturday 17 … [Read more...] about Glynn Vivian – Re-opening Parade
British Science Festival – Swansea
Swansea University is gearing up for the British Science Festival, which begins on Tuesday 6 September. Join us to explore a whole host of subjects, from sport to music, space to genetics, and climate change to cyber security. There are more than 100 free events taking place over four days … [Read more...] about British Science Festival – Swansea