zoogiraffe
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For our our third ‘walk-and-talk’ event, which will take place on Saturday, 16th April 2011, we’re offering an unmissable opportunity to tour the on-show elements of the exciting new African painted dogs development with Chester Zoo’s Curator of Mammals, Tim Rowlands, who is also project manager for the exhibit. Tim has spent many years working towards the addition of African painted dogs to the zoo’s collection and his enthusiasm for these intelligent and engaging animals has been evident throughout the build.
The African painted dog exhibit is Chester Zoo’s major new addition for 2011, occupying a huge site formerly occupied by two Przewalski horse paddocks, their stables and hard-standing. The purpose-built exhibit includes two separate enclosures, off-show dens and keeper area, on-show dens and a large, covered research station (complete with movie theatre) that offers unique, up-close viewing opportunities through large windows out across the exhibit.
In addition, the area includes themed enclosures for the zoo’s porcupines and a group of rock hyrax, a new addition to the collection, together with a conveniently placed food outlet and outstanding views over the adjacent roan antelope paddock.
After a break for lunch in the staff canteen above the Fountain Shop, the day will continue with a tour of the mammal exhibits in East Zoo and will feature updates on the zoo’s giant otters, a visit to Spirit of the Jaguar, Visayan warty pigs, giraffes and okapi.
Meet at 10:30am outside the Guest Services Pavilion (inside the main entrance)
Morning tour of the African painted dog exhibit
Lunch in the staff canteen above the Fountain Shop
Afternoon tour of East Zoo
Note that although the event itself is free, normal zoo admission applies and anything purchased from the staff canteen is also an extra charge. There is no age restriction, but children under twelve must be accompanied by an adult, who, together with carers are considered to be a second attendee. The time at which the event ends may vary, so please keep that in mind when making travel arrangements or letting your family or carers know where you are. Lunch will be served in the staff canteen, an area not open to the public and therefore with limited disabled access.
Numbers are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Once all places are filled, we’ll be running a reserve list for those who have missed out. To secure your place, please send me a private message (PM) remembering to say whether you will be eating lunch, together with your real name and a contact number.
The African painted dog exhibit at Chester Zoo will be officially opened by Tony Fitzjohn, OBE of Tanzania’s Mkomazi Game Reserve on Wednesday, 6th April, 2011. It will open to the general public at Easter, 2011.
The African painted dog exhibit is Chester Zoo’s major new addition for 2011, occupying a huge site formerly occupied by two Przewalski horse paddocks, their stables and hard-standing. The purpose-built exhibit includes two separate enclosures, off-show dens and keeper area, on-show dens and a large, covered research station (complete with movie theatre) that offers unique, up-close viewing opportunities through large windows out across the exhibit.
In addition, the area includes themed enclosures for the zoo’s porcupines and a group of rock hyrax, a new addition to the collection, together with a conveniently placed food outlet and outstanding views over the adjacent roan antelope paddock.
After a break for lunch in the staff canteen above the Fountain Shop, the day will continue with a tour of the mammal exhibits in East Zoo and will feature updates on the zoo’s giant otters, a visit to Spirit of the Jaguar, Visayan warty pigs, giraffes and okapi.
Meet at 10:30am outside the Guest Services Pavilion (inside the main entrance)
Morning tour of the African painted dog exhibit
Lunch in the staff canteen above the Fountain Shop
Afternoon tour of East Zoo
Note that although the event itself is free, normal zoo admission applies and anything purchased from the staff canteen is also an extra charge. There is no age restriction, but children under twelve must be accompanied by an adult, who, together with carers are considered to be a second attendee. The time at which the event ends may vary, so please keep that in mind when making travel arrangements or letting your family or carers know where you are. Lunch will be served in the staff canteen, an area not open to the public and therefore with limited disabled access.
Numbers are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Once all places are filled, we’ll be running a reserve list for those who have missed out. To secure your place, please send me a private message (PM) remembering to say whether you will be eating lunch, together with your real name and a contact number.
The African painted dog exhibit at Chester Zoo will be officially opened by Tony Fitzjohn, OBE of Tanzania’s Mkomazi Game Reserve on Wednesday, 6th April, 2011. It will open to the general public at Easter, 2011.
