Staff and friends of Chester Zoo, near Liverpool will don gorilla outfits for a charity race.
The event has been organised to raise awareness of endangered apes and gibbons under threat from hunting, deforestation and disease.
The training team of 18 are running the BUPA Great Manchester Run in May in support of the 2011 EAZA (European Association of Zoos and Aquaria) Ape Campaign, which aims to raise awareness and help protect endangered apes in the wild.
Without awareness and funding to tackle the problems facing these species, they could soon become extinct.
Cat Barton, Assistant Conservation Officer said:
“Almost all species of ape are now on the brink of extinction and urgent action is desperately needed.
“That’s why we’ve all decided to take on this exciting challenge – to raise awareness and funds for these amazing animals.
Ms Barton commented that a few of the team will be aptly dressed, and for spectators be sure to keep an eye out for ‘apes’ and their keepers running around Manchester.
To support the ‘Chester Zoo’s Apes’ team please visit http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/Apes2011
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