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Tribute to World Zoo Legend, Molly Badham

Posted on October 20, 2007 by Kate Andrews

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Molly Badham, the inspired animal lover who co-founded Twycross Zoo and turned it into one of Britain’s best-loved attractions, has died.

Molly Badham was a surrogate mum, with a big difference. For over 40 years Molly played mother to baby chimps in Twycross Zoo. 40 years after opening and Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire is still going strong.

HEADLINES:
[20.10.07] This is Leicestershire.co.uk
[17.02.03] BBC Inside Out

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