July 2009

Chester Zoo Tiger - Free Shuttle Bus - 30th Jul 2009

Chester Zoo’s free shuttle bus service, nicknamed Tiger, was operated on a trial basis for the peak school holiday period. The service is currently suspended except for the weekend of 12th and 13th September. We will update our website when we re-introduce the free shuttle.
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The Early Bird Catches the Worm - 22nd Jul 2009

Innovative practices by the Bird and Reptile team mean that Chester Zoo is saving money on food costs and reducing waste to land fill.
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Chester Zoo It's Real - 1st Jul 2009

Take a sneak preview. Packed with 7000 animals and over 400 different species here's just a selection of what's on offer at Chester Zoo.
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Pete Waterman gets birds eye view of the zoo - 17th Jul 2009

Star-maker Pete Waterman gets VIP ticket to ride sky-train at Chester Zoo. The music world’s millionaire entrepreneur is one of Britain’s most famous railway enthusiasts and leapt at the chance of a ticket to ride on the much-loved Zoofari Railway. It’s a favourite zoo attraction, from which thousands of visitors a year enjoy panoramic views of the animal enclosures.
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Cooling treats - 3rd Jul 2009

Chester Zoo’s chimpanzees tuck into ice lollies on one of the hottest days of the year. The lollies, which are made of fruit and juice, have been given as a treat to a number of the animals including the Spectacled Bear, Black rhinos and the Red River Hogs.
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