Eastgate Shopping Centre in Inverness partners with Highland Wildlife Park for online streaming of animal antics
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Live streams of animals at the Highland Wildlife Park aim to entertain the whole family this month – along with special shopping offers.
From Monday to Friday, October 19-23 the live streams will concentrate on one animal per day from 10am.
The programme is as follows:
Monday, October 19 – Polar Bear
There are currently four polar bears at Highland Wildlife Park – two adult males called Walker and Arktos, a female called Victoria and a young male called Hamish. It was announced earlier this year that Hamish, who was born at the park, is soon to be moved on, but he will still be there until the end of this month.
Tuesday, October 20 – European Bison
The Highland Wildlife Park will proudly present its herd of European bison. Once sadly extinct in the wild their numbers are now increasing, and the park is helping with the conservation effort.
Wednesday, October 21 – Scottish Wildcat
Find out more about the park’s very own ‘Highland Tiger’. Wildcats aren’t just found in places far away, maybe they are closer than you think – Highland Wildlife Park will introduce to you to a few.
Thursday, October 22 – European Grey Wolf
Big and bad? They may be large, but these beautiful animals are an important species. Find out how they became extinct here in Scotland and what is being done to raise awareness around the world to protect them.
Friday, October 23 – Snow Leopard
These mountain experts are secretive and shy, but Highland Wildlife Park will give you the inside scoop. There are currently three snow leopards at the park – Animesh, and her one-year-old cubs Leannain and Stardust.
A number of stores and eateries at the Eastgate Shopping Cenre are also getting involved with the animal antics, with customers able to access a range of discounts or even grab a freebie for memorising and using the daily "magic word".
On Monday, October 19 from noon to 3pm (or until stocks last) using the magic word “Polar Bear” at H.Samuel will get you 10 per cent off any product in the kids jewellery and gifts range.
In the City Café there will be 10 per cent off kids lunch boxes (magic word must be said by the youngster).
Lunch boxes normally cost £5.10 and include the following: Soup and bread/butter or ½ dandwich, bag of crisps, juice, raisins, and Magic Stars.
Youngsters who visit the café will also have the opportunity to enter a colouring competition with the prize of a voucher for a free adult lunch and a kids lunch box (valid for up to one year).
On Tuesday, October 20 from noon-3pm (or until stocks last) uttering “European Bison” at Hotel Chocolat will get the first 10 youngsters a free Milk Chocolate Lolly Lick worth £2. There's also 10 per cent off all full-priced items (The Velvetiser exempt).
At Claire's there will be 20 per cent off all full-priced items (excluding ear piercing and gift cards).
On Wednesday, October 21 from noon-3pm (or until stocks last) saying “Scottish Wildcat” will get the first 10 customers at Waterstones a £5 kids book voucher, with no purchase required.
At the Filling Station you can get 20 per cent off the food bill (offer does not include alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink orders).
On Thursday, October 22 from noon-3pm (or until stocks last) using the magic words “European Grey Wolf” at The Entertainer will see first 10 customers making a purchase of any value receiving a Melissa & Doug Googly Eyes 30-Page Colouring Art Pad worth £4.99.
At the Fuel Juice Bar treat your young one to a regular sized healthy and deliciously fresh fruit smoothie or juice and receive 15 per cent off (magic word must be said by the youngster).
On Friday, October 23 from noon-3pm (or until stocks last) the magic words “Snow Leopard”, uttered by the first four youngsters at Lakeland, will see them receive a free chocolate kit worth £9.99. There's also 10 per cent off any full-priced product in the kids baking range and accessories.
At Joules there will be 20 per cent off any full-priced item in the kids clothing range and the first five youngsters to visit in-store and say the magic word will also receive a Pink Horse or Navy Astronaut Munch Lunch Bag worth £14.95.
