Great Gorillas Project
The launch of the Great Gorillas Project is today, to celebrate 90 years of Paignton Zoo.
Gorillas invade Torbay
Eight life-size gorilla statues have sailed into Torquay to raise awareness for Paignton Zoo and money for gorilla conservation.
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by Claire Manning
The models arrived as part of the Great Gorillas Project. They will now be sponsored by local businesses and painted by artists from the area and put up across Torbay and Exeter. It is hoped the statues will raise awareness of the zoo and raise money for gorilla conservation.