I don't even remember the old reptile house, this was situated on the southern side of the current penguin exhibit. I do remeber the otther and penguin house opening on the site of the old reptile house in 1967, which suggests that the reptile house was not very large. The second tuatara enclosure (next ot the sand lizards) is occupied, but no one seems to know what is in there. The original pair of tuataras laid eggs on at least two occasions accordning to Chester Zoo News June 1974. The clutch sizes were 9 and 13, but no furthur information was published.
They moved the old female across,when they got the present group,but she passed away many years ago in what is now the Bird Aviary just outside the Tropical Realm,if my information is correct,on that part.But the fact is she isn't alive any more now!
I remember seeing at least one in there about 20 years or so ago as i was going into the Tropical Realm, it had vanished when I came out. I never saw it again,on either of my subsequent visits. Just one of those lucky moments, well done Chester on the good news, they must be thrilled beyond measure. - I can remember how exited and worried I was when I bred my first Madagascan giant day geckos-.
