A brand-new sculpture trail featuring eight life-sized colourful tiger statues is launching at one of Norfolk's biggest attractions.

The artworks are going on display around Banham Zoo, with each one representing a creature who once called the site home.

The trail has been launched to mark the first birthday of the attraction's Amur tiger cubs, Kash and Kumi.

The trail will run over the bank holiday weekend, from May 3-6, when there will also be additional festivities and entertainment at the zoo, including tiger-themed carnival games, talks from keepers and food trucks.

The sculptures have been donated by Shadwell Stud.

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Eastern Daily Press: The sculpture trail has been launched to celebrate the first birthday of the zoo's beloved Amur tiger cubs, Kash and KumiThe sculpture trail has been launched to celebrate the first birthday of the zoo's beloved Amur tiger cubs, Kash and Kumi (Image: Banham Zoo)

The food vendors include Lick Caribbean, Olivia Bakes, Norfolk's Rolled Ice-cream, Reesey's Ice Cream and Norfolk n Goode.

 

Eastern Daily Press: A series of wild and wacky games promising thrills and fierce competition A series of wild and wacky games promising thrills and fierce competition (Image: Banham Zoo)The event aims to raise awareness about the importance of tiger conservation and highlight the role zoos play in protecting endangered species like the Amur tiger.

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Joshua Hunter-Harl, Head of Income at Banham Zoo, said: “We're thrilled to announce our upcoming celebration event, marking the first birthday of our Amur tiger cubs, Kash and Kumi.

 

"Amur tigers are classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) due to habitat loss and hunting, with only around 500 believed to remain in the wild.

"As we eagerly anticipate celebrating this significant milestone in Kash and Kumi’s lives, we aim to spotlight our conservation efforts and raise awareness about the challenges faced by these magnificent animals in their natural habitat.”