Hundreds of toddlers will be dressing up and taking part in a mass march around Dudley Zoo in aid of charity next week.
The annual Barnardo’s Big Toddle is due to take place on the mornings of Tuesday and Wednesday, June 13 and 14.
This is the 20th year of the popular half-mile sponsored walk, which sees parents and children either organise their own event or attend one of the larger regional spectacles.
Dudley Zoo hosts the largest Toddle in the UK, and this year’s event has a ‘colour’ theme with children encouraged to dress up in their boldest and brightest outfits.
Admission is free to under-5s, with discounts for adults and older children. Registrations close this Friday June 9th.
Gates open at 10am, with the walk beginning at 11am.
Barnardo’s regional assistant director Emily Phelps said: “The Big Toddle is the UK’s biggest and best fundraising event for under-5s. It’s all about children helping children by taking part in short sponsored walks.
“Nurseries, playgroups, childminders and parents are welcome to organise their own events, but we also have a number of public Toddles - and the one at Dudley Zoo is one of the biggest in the UK.
“It’s a fantastic venue and we’re looking forward to seeing hundreds of happy faces across the two days.”
Children will be welcomed by a costumed mascot and entertainers, with free refreshments for each registered child.
Barnardo’s staff will also be available to talk about how they can help to give children the best possible start in life.
Dudley Zoo marketing manager Andrea Hales said: “We’re delighted once again to team up with Barnardo’s and support the incredible work they do in giving children the best start in life.
“The Big Toddle is always hugely popular. So make sure you sign up soon and have a really wild time helping to raise funds for a very worthy cause.”
