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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.

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  1. SHAVINGTONZOO

    SHAVINGTONZOO Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Wandering back to the staff entrance in fading light while listening to the lion roaring takes some beating.
     
    SHAVINGTONZOO, 10 Jun 2020
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  2. Panthera1981

    Panthera1981 Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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

    Sand Cat Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    A members-only evening should attract a good type of visitor, though.
     
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  4. Panthera1981

    Panthera1981 Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    True, but those who’ve had experience of London’s “Zoo Nights” in recent years will know what I’m alluding to!;)
     
    Panthera1981, 10 Jun 2020
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  5. SMR

    SMR Well-Known Member

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    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.
     
    SMR, 11 Jun 2020
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  6. TriUK

    TriUK Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    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!
     
    TriUK, 11 Jun 2020
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  7. littleRedPanda

    littleRedPanda Well-Known Member

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    Wicksteed is not a zoo
    Zoos are re-opening, so why is this debate (chit chat) still happening?
     
    littleRedPanda, 11 Jun 2020
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  8. littleRedPanda

    littleRedPanda Well-Known Member

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    okay, so I forgot about aquariums (Southend MP just on to remind me :D)
     
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  9. Maguari

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

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    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. :)
     
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  10. amaroc

    amaroc Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Welsh zoos aren't
     
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  11. SHAVINGTONZOO

    SHAVINGTONZOO Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Nor Scottish presumably?
     
    SHAVINGTONZOO, 11 Jun 2020
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  12. TriUK

    TriUK Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    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.
     
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  13. littleRedPanda

    littleRedPanda Well-Known Member

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    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, 11 Jun 2020
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  14. littleRedPanda

    littleRedPanda Well-Known Member

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    no it isn't; this is the Chester thread ;)
     
    littleRedPanda, 11 Jun 2020
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  15. TriUK

    TriUK Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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

    SHAVINGTONZOO Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    No.
    Yes, but unlikely.

    Devolved powers.
     
    SHAVINGTONZOO, 11 Jun 2020
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  17. Fallax

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

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    Don't worry ZSL was the same!!
     
    pipaluk, 12 Jun 2020
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  19. jde7582

    jde7582 Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    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
     
    jde7582, 12 Jun 2020
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  20. SMR

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    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.
     
    SMR, 12 Jun 2020
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