Chester Zoo Chester Zoo 2016 #2
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There were a couple of 'Lazy Summer Evening' events a few years ago. They were so contentious in the zoo that they were only announced at the last minute and as a result, and not helped by inclement weather, weren't well-attended. As a result, and because of the logistics, they've not happened since.
Here's a video: https://vimeo.com/13816606
Let's also not forget that some zoo staff start at 7am, so whilst there was a time when the zoo only officially closed "at dusk", to do so today would require two separate shifts.
It would however, be lovely if the zoo closed at 7pm or 7:30pm in midsummer. It does seem galling on a beautiful evening to have to leave at 5pm, especially as the children go home and the animals are more relaxed.
I thought it ridiculous on my recent visit in May that they 'close' at 5.p.m. after which people were being ushered out as fast as possible. They are continually making the Zoo larger and larger (Islands adds at least another hour to see it all) and with such a huge collection it simply doesn't allow time to see everything.
I think its disgraceful that this sort of misinformation is allowed to happen without someone fact-checking what they put out on these announcements. Bristol, to name another, have a similar problem.
That's still better than Bristol, of course, who start ushering people out as fast as possible an hour *prior* to the closing time - to the point of blocking paths with rope barriers and sending troops of keepers to mop up any stragglers, in order that long before the zoo has closed, the only area open to the public is the flamingo aviary and drill exhibit immediately in front of the giftshop and exit
If you want extra time try going to Chessington on a winter Zoo Day. It closes at 3pm, but I’ve been at the gorillas (which is near the entrance/exit) until 3.30 or later before being gently ushered out.
I was at Dudley nearly 30 minutes after closing time and didn't see any keepers ushering people out they were just getting on with putting the animals away for the night.
I do agree that Chester is now very close to a 2 day visit in that respect don't you think the zoo should offer a free return using the same ticket within a 2 month period like West Midlands Safari Park (no limit on return as long as it's the same year)
I do agree that Chester is now very close to a 2 day visit in that respect don't you think the zoo should offer a free return using the same ticket within a 2 month period like West Midlands Safari Park (no limit on return as long as it's the same year)
On my last visit I was talking to a keeper for a good hour or so at the end of the day they eventually realised that it was 30mins past closing to which I said it was a shame as I hadn't seen the chimps yet. They proceded to not only walk with me to the chimps but to have another good 10 mins talking about them.
Flamingo-breeding at Chester :
Twenty-three Fluffy Flamingos Emerge at Chester Zoo - ZooBorns
Twenty-three Fluffy Flamingos Emerge at Chester Zoo - ZooBorns
Article and video of the Scottish wildcats :
Chester Zoo Releases Video of Rare Wildcat Kitten - ZooBorns
Chester Zoo Releases Video of Rare Wildcat Kitten - ZooBorns
Updates from a visit yesterday:
The Northern Hawk Owls have produced a chick
Boelens Python are now back on show in Realm of the Red Ape
Six Lined Grass Lizards have gone on display in Monsoon Forest
Red Titi have left the collection
An outdoor enclosure for Sloths is nearing completion at front of Spirit of the Jaguar. The education centre is undergoing a major refurbishment
The Northern Hawk Owls have produced a chick
Boelens Python are now back on show in Realm of the Red Ape
Six Lined Grass Lizards have gone on display in Monsoon Forest
Red Titi have left the collection
An outdoor enclosure for Sloths is nearing completion at front of Spirit of the Jaguar. The education centre is undergoing a major refurbishment
Other young birds are royal starling, golden heart dove, snowy-crowned robin chat, red-breasted goose and waldrapp ibis.
roan antelope and western sitatunga have very young calves.
Indeed! Someone seems to have been insensitive, which is quite wrong of course. But if the zoo's response accurately describes their actions, it is hard to see what more they could have done otherwise. Unfortunately there are some tasks that do require eye contact between staff members and public. I am saddened, but not shocked, by this.
Alan
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Annoys me seeing so many people posting the story on their facebook, demanding a response. If they bothered reading the story they are posting, they'd see Chester Zoo have taken action.
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