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Western Telegraph
20 hours ago
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Folly Farm penguin keeper crowned Miss Earth Wales 2025
Abigail Wood, who joined Folly Farm earlier this year as a seasonal penguin keeper, was given the title at the environment event, which was held at the Memo Arts Centre in Barry. Her passion for environmental issues and dedication to sustainability helped her win the title, aligning with Folly Farm's commitment to conservation. Ms Wood will now represent Wales at the international Miss Earth pageant, an event that promotes environmental awareness. In addition to her zookeeping role, Ms Wood holds a Master of Science degree in Environmental Biology: Conservation and Resource Management from Swansea University. Abigail was crowned as Miss Earth Wales 2025 (Image: Folly Farm) She is also the founder of the Wild About Nature initiative, which aims to connect children with nature and encourage them to become passionate conservationists. This includes publishing a children's nature activity book. Ms Wood said: "My passion for wildlife began from a very young age and my advocacy is a reflection of the hard work that I've put into creating my Wild About Nature activity book. "The book aims to encourage children to embrace nature and inspire the next generation of conservation experts. "I felt immensely proud to have felt that my hard work and dedication to our environment has been noticed. "I cannot wait for the sash ceremony at Miss Earth, where I can wear Wales proudly across my chest and represent our beautiful country and advocate for a sustainable future for our wildlife." Everyone at Folly Farm has wished her the best of luck at the Miss Earth pageant later in the year.
Western Telegraph
04-05-2025
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- Western Telegraph
Miss Earth Wales finalist lands dream job at Folly Farm
Abigail Wood, a Miss Earth Wales 2025 finalist, has joined the keepers at the attraction as a seasonal penguin keeper. Ms Wood, from Tavernspite, has recently finished her Masters qualification in Environmental Biology: Conservation and Resource Management at Swansea University. She said: "I am so grateful for the opportunity to work at Folly Farm whose foundations are conservation, sustainability, and community." Abigail is passionate about nature (Image: Amanda Wood) Ms Wood's advocacy "Wild About Nature" has seen her pen a children's book to aid knowledge and education of nature. She said: "It is crucial that the upcoming generation recognises the implications of their actions on the surrounding ecosystems. "Whether big or small, everyone must play a part in ensuring that the UK's rich wildlife thrives for countless years to come." She is hoping to become Miss Earth Wales (Image: Amanda Wood) The Miss Earth Wales final is on May 25 in Barry and Ms Wood hopes to achieve success as she did in 2023 when she became the first Miss Eco Pageants UK. Here, courage, beauty, and sustainability are brought together with integrity and a strong advocacy.
