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Ok so currently I'm planning a trip to Chester with a friend of mine (other Zoochatters are welcome along obviously!) but I've never been before. I've looked it up and seen The Secret Life of the Zoo and read other people's thoughts on the zoo on here, but I was wondering whether there's any way...

I'm hoping to make my first visit to Colchester soon - are there any recommendations about a battle plan - I do particularly like the great apes but would welcome any advice about any places to target early to get the best out of it. I've never seen aardvarks and would love to do so. Thanks.