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Chester Zoo Chester Zoo told to prepare to remain closed indefinitely

Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by Indlovu, 3 Jun 2020.

  1. jde7582

    jde7582 Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    That's all it is, an option for staff to take voluntary redundancy, nothing forced as of yet. Also support was suggested, but no actual details on how they would do this.
     
  2. Zia

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    Sorry - I don't understand what you mean - what question were you asked?
     
  3. Andrew Swales

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    Yes, I suppose many furloughed workers across society will be facing redundancy, as companies fail or realise they can operate with fewer... The huge amounts given by Government to those firms lucky enough to be able to furlough, will have delayed the inevitable not prevented it.
     
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  4. jde7582

    jde7582 Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Apparently there is some big news regarding chester around 10 tonight, may have implications for other zoo's too
     
  5. jde7582

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    Believe they are about to announce zoo's can open from Monday
     
  6. Sand Cat

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    Its clear that Chester Zoo quite rightly aren't relying on the government for handouts - they probably don't trust them to actually deliver. Wasn't there talk of it only being a loan anyway? I think the redundnacies plan is entirely sensible as, realistically, they've still got about £2.5 million less than they would have had it not been for the pandemic. There's money that has been borrowed to pay back too. And let's be honest, they're overstaffed anyway.

    I can understand you being frustrated with the amount of support Chester Zoo gets - certainly in an ideal world the money would be getting shared out more equally - but life isn't fair. Personally I'm happy that such a brilliant place is getting the support it deserves, AND has drawn more attention to the plight of UK zoos in general. Hopefully there will be good news for all very soon.
     
  7. Sand Cat

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    It looks like Chester Zoo will hopefully be open from Monday. :)

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    SHAVINGTONZOO Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Where have they announced 300 job losses?
     
  9. TriUK

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    I've just seen the BBC coverage from the zoo this morning.
    What is the construction going on next to the penguin pool - it looks a major development?
     
  10. Kifaru Bwana

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    I wonder if this only pertains to just Chester Zoo or has major implications for other zoos around the country.

    I (would really be inclined) to say much else as to how the entire discourse on zoos and closure / opening is mired inconsequential and confusing guidance and directives and wavering policies on zoos by Government actually has without need damaged zoo operations in the UK (sometimes even beyond repair).
     
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  12. Maguari

    Maguari Never could get the hang of Thursdays. 15+ year member Premium Member

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    The new Latin American walkthrough aviary - Caribbean Flamingos, Roseate Spoonbills, Scarlet Ibis etc. :)
     
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    Maguari Never could get the hang of Thursdays. 15+ year member Premium Member

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    All zoos in England are able to open outdoor and drive-through areas (with restrictions). Not complete normality, but a big (and welcome) step that way. :)
     
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    Paignton, Newquay & LC all staying shut till July!!
     
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  15. jde7582

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    Hoping that the zoo will limit the number of members that can book, when the system is up and running, say 50/50, otherwise if to many members go they will make very little extra money
     
  16. Sand Cat

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    Did I imagine it or was there mention of them possibly holding some members-only evenings? That would seem like a good idea.
     
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    On TV they said they hoped to open in the evenings.
     
  18. jde7582

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    That would be good, always wanted evening walks around the zoo, always strange, although understandable they closed at 6 in the summer
     
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    Evening visits are excellent!
     
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    Evening visits sound very nice! I have done one at Whipsnade before but I'd love to do one at Chester!