Organisers of penguins visit to Halifax cancel event
The team at Halifax BID were set to host the 'Penguins at the Old Arcacde' on Saturday.
However the decision has been taken to cancel the event.
Announcing the decision on Twitter the team said: "Halifax BID has decided to cancel ‘Penguins at the Old Arcade’ event hosted by Amazing Animals, due to take place on December 22.
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Hide Ad"This decision has been taken in the best interest of public safety due to potential animal welfare concerns being raised at this event."
Supporters of the animal charity Freedom for Animals were set to stage a protest in Halifax.
“Using wild animals in events like these is practically the same as using animals in circuses - something which has been banned in Scotland and soon to be banned across Wales and England.