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I'll admit that when it comes to Wales, I'm quite poorly travelled.

However I now find myself as the father of two adventurous young boys, and increasingly curious (desperate) for new things to do with them beyond our usual tried-and-tested days out.

So when the opportunity came up to head to Welsh Mountain Zoo for the Manchester Evening News, I was intrigued – though I'll admit that I had to Google it as I'd never heard of it.

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Upon arrival, we are served with a very large map of the place which makes the day for most boys, as they can pretend to be a military general of yore, plotting their next move.

We make our way to visit the sea lions, who you can view either at poolside level, or

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