Chester Zoo Chester Zoo told to prepare to remain closed indefinitely

[SHAVINGTONZOO]

Evening visits sound very nice! I have done one at Whipsnade before but I'd love to do one at Chester!

Wandering back to the staff entrance in fading light while listening to the lion roaring takes some beating.

 

[Panthera1981]

Evening visits sound very nice! I have done one at Whipsnade before but I'd love to do one at Chester!

The experience does depend on the type of visitor you’re trying to attract though-London Zoo I’m looking at you!

 

[Sand Cat]

The experience does depend on the type of visitor you’re trying to attract though-London Zoo I’m looking at you!

A members-only evening should attract a good type of visitor, though.

 

[Panthera1981]

A members-only evening should attract a good type of visitor, though.

True, but those who’ve had experience of London’s “Zoo Nights” in recent years will know what I’m alluding to!

 

[SMR]

Anyone wishing to do so, can book tickets on-line here: Chester Zoo - Online Shop

The website has been flaky for a few hours, as one would expect, but seems to be working now.

 

[TriUK]

Live parliamentary debate about Zoos on now! Ministers are desperately trying to mention the zoos in their own constituencies so that Chester doesn't hog the entire debate!

 

[littleRedPanda]

Zoos are re-opening, so why is this debate (chit chat) still happening?

 

[littleRedPanda]

okay, so I forgot about aquariums (Southend MP just on to remind me )

 

[Maguari]

Plus many zoos are still likely to require support, financial or otherwise, over the coming months, so it's a good chance to get the word around if nothing else.

 

[amaroc]

Welsh zoos aren't

 

[SHAVINGTONZOO]

Welsh zoos aren't

Nor Scottish presumably?

 

[TriUK]

Zoos are re-opening, so why is this debate (chit chat) still happening?

Unfortunately, Scottish and Welsh zoos are not yet allowed to open. Secondly, not all zoos are re-opening. Many can't. The 'chit-chat' is important discussion to secure the future of many exceptional zoological collections.

 

[littleRedPanda]

Welsh zoos aren't

Nor Scottish presumably?

So an Edinburgh MP points out that Scottish zoos are not being reopened which is a surprise to a Dudley conservtive MP; can the UK government force Scotland and Wales to open their zoos, or can this 'debate' even influence them?

 

[littleRedPanda]

....because the title of the thread is linked to UK zoos.

no it isn't; this is the Chester thread

 

[TriUK]

no it isn't; this is the Chester thread

Apologies R Panda.. My mistake. I will edit accordingly! Sorry again.

 

[SHAVINGTONZOO]

So an Edinburgh MP points out that Scottish zoos are not being reopened which is a surprise to a Dudley conservtive MP; can the UK government force Scotland and Wales to open their zoos, or can this 'debate' even influence them?

No.
Yes, but unlikely.

Devolved powers.

 

[Fallax]

The member's login was broken all day today so I couldn't book, assuming it will be ready tomorrow?

 

[pipaluk]

The member's login was broken all day today so I couldn't book, assuming it will be ready tomorrow?

Don't worry ZSL was the same!!

 

[jde7582]

It was very shaky, but members could book, I have booked 2 Saturdays for going. Think i am more excited about going back than the kids

 

[SMR]

Don't worry ZSL was the same!!

Once the website was up, I had no problem booking for Chester. On the other hand, Whipsnade's only worked for a couple of members all day, and now it's completely unavailable.

Predictably, Chester have sold (or allocated) all of their tickets.