PRESS CENTRE 2006 RELEASES

PR15/06 - November 2006
I'M NOT LAUGHING LISA
Lisa, the Greater Necklaced Laughing Thrush, is not amused. The bird, named after Paultons Keeper Lisa James who looks after the parents, was later DNA feather-sexed and turned out to be a male!.../continued

PR14/06 - November 2006
SANTA COASTS IN TO PAULTONS PARK
Father Christmas took time off from his busy winter schedule to try out The Cobra, the latest exciting new ride at Paultons Park. Santa’s Christmas Wonderland opens at Paultons on Saturday 18th November.../continued

PR13/06 - August 2006
PRETTY FLAMINGO! MANFRED MAKES A SURPRISE APPEARANCE AT PAULTONS
The appearance of little Manfred was quite a surprise to the Livestock staff at the Family Theme Park. Paultons had acquired eight Greater Flamingos from another collection and these had all been listed as being female, although physically some of them did appear to be male.../continued

PR12/06 - August 2006
It's time to meet the family...! 'Kermit' the Tawny Frogmouth chick arrives at Paultons
Paultons is celebrating the birth of a new Tawny Frogmouth chick at the Park.   Named 'Kermit' the chick arrived safely at the end of July Kermit has settled in well with his parents and the odd-looking family of birds is certainly creating a stir among visitors to the Park.../continued

PR11/06 - August 2006
PAULTONS PANTHERS BOWLED OVER BY SPONSORSHIP
Paultons Park has sponsored the youth section of Paultons Cricket Club (The Panthers) for the 6th consecutive year and presented the club with a new bowling machine.../continued

PR10/06 - 26 July 2006
PAULTONS VOTED BRITAIN’S MOST FAMILY FRIENDLY THEME PARK
Paultons is the best value and most family friendly theme park in Britain – it's official! In the Baby Friendly Britain Campaign and Survey commissioned by Mother & Baby magazine in association with Mothercare, to assess Britain's "Most Family Friendly Theme Park for Young Children", Paultons topped the poll.../continued

PR009/06 - June 2006
FIFI AND THE FLOWERTOTS TO VISIT PAULTONS
Pre-school children across the south are in for a special treat as Fifi from hit show Fifi and the Flowertots will be visiting Paultons Park for the first time on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July..../continued

PR008/06 - June 2006
COASTER ENTHUSIASTS BITTEN BY THE COBRA
Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain to visit Paultons Park for the first time.
Over 110 members of The Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain are visiting Paultons Park in Hampshire for the first time on Saturday 1st July to celebrate the launch of the Park's newest rollercoaster - The Cobra.../continued

PR007/06 - June 2006
SCOTTY’S ART EXHIBITION RETURNS TO PAULTONS
Following the success of last year, Paultons’ resident entertainer, Scotty the Clown, will again be holding an art exhibition at the Park. On Saturday June 24th and Sunday June 25th the other side of the Scotty will again be revealed as Scotty unveils his latest paintings and sculptures.../continued

PR05/06 - May 2006
Support Royal England this Summer!
The Knights of Royal England bring Medieval Jousting to Paultons Park
England fans are in for a real treat this summer. In addition to the goings on in Germany there will also be a tournament at Paultons Park – a medieval jousting tournament!....../continued

PR06/06 - May 2006
PAULTONS PROUD TO SUPPORT '7 SUMMITS' RECORDBREAKING RHYS
The Directors and staff of Paultons Park are pleased to congratulate Rhys Jones on his successful attempt to summit Mount Everest and in becoming the youngest person ever to complete the '7 summits challenge' in doing so....../continued

PR04/06 - April 2006
NODDY AND FRIENDS
TOYLAND’S MOST FAMOUS RESIDENT RETURNS PAULTONS
By popular demand Noddy and his Toyland friends are returning to Paultons Park for the third successive year on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th May...../continued

PR02/06 - March 2006
THE COBRA SET TO STRIKE AT PAULTONS!
Paultons is just about to open its largest and most exciting family ride ever. Opening on Saturday 18th March The Cobra will be set to thrill adults and children of all ages. Standing an impressive 17 metres high at its tallest point and having a track length of 450 metres The Cobra joins the Stinger and Flying Frog to become the largest of the Park’s three Coasters..../continued

PR03/06 - 14th February 2006
ESCAPED BIRD RECAPTURED!
Keepers at Paultons Park feared they had seen the last of a colourful Violet Touraco when it escaped from its aviary in August 2005 but, miraculously, the bird has now been found alive and well and is now back home at Paultons Park.../continued

PR01/06 - January 2006
PAULTONS OPEN FOR HALF TERM
Paultons Park will be opening for Half Term on Saturday 11th February 2006, a full month earlier than it has in previous years! The earlier start has meant that staff at the Park have been.../continued

For further information please contact:
Rob Griffiths - Marketing Manager
Paultons Park Limited, Ower, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6AL.
Telephone: 023 8081 4442 Fax: 023 8081 3025

Editors Notes: Paultons Park is just off exit 2 of the M27, near Romsey in Hampshire. Open 10am daily from 3rd March 2005– 29th October 2006
Additional Images: Available via email, CD or prints upon request.

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