10 South Tyneside photos from the day these little ones meet snakes, creepy crawlies and lizards galore!
You’ve seen them in the jungle on I’m A Celebrity. Now re-live the day that snakes, creepy crawlies and lizards came to South Tyneside.
By Chris Cordner
Published 29th Nov 2020, 07:00 BST
These children look like they are enjoying their day of meeting creatures galore.
From Harton to Foxden, we have archive photo from the times when the zoo came to town.
Take a look and see if you can spot someone you know in these Shields Gazette archive photos.
Take a look and see if you can spot someone you know in these Shields Gazette archive photos.
5. Saying hello to Dougie in 2014
A reminder of the Foxden's open day in 2014. Zoo Academy's Sarah Brown, centre, shows Dougie the Bearded Dragon to youngsters Sophie Duerden and Hannah Oxley. Photo: Tim Richardson
Another scene from the St Peter's Church playgroup 25th anniversary - and look how happy this youngster is to meet a special new friend. Does this bring back great memories? Photo: Tim Richardson
Zoo Academy paid a visit to Queen Elizabeth Court with Simonside Primary School pupils in 2013. Zoo Academy Claire Gibson is pictured with resident Mary Purcell. Photo: Stu Norton