VISITORS to many licensed Irish zoos are in danger of being attacked by a variety of the animals and birds on show and are exposed to infections such as salmonella and bird flu.

'Strictly Come Dancing' judge Len Goodman is to make his movie debut alongside 'Born Free' actress Virginia McKenna, it emerged today.

Outspoken rock star Pink is to play a special gig in aid of six animal charities, it was revealed today.

Actress Helen Worth, who plays the wife of Coronation Street serial killer Richard Hillman, was today taking delivery of a JCB digger on behalf of an elephant sanctuary.