Statement from Chester Zoo
Following Government advice on social distancing, Chester Zoo will close its gates to visitors for the foreseeable future, from 4.30pm today, Saturday 21 March.
www.dee1063.comHere are the latest Chester Zoo updates I can share right now.
- Chester Zoo announced a closure to visitors in response to government guidance on social distancing, with details indicating the closure started around 4:30 PM on a given Saturday and ongoing until further notice [news resource summary], and they emphasized ongoing monitoring of the situation with updates as guidance evolves [news resource summary].
- They also canceled or postponed public events, animal encounters, and keeper-for-a-day experiences through at least the end of May, with plans to notify booked visitors if the closure extends [news resource summary].
If you’d like, I can search for the very latest articles from specific outlets (e.g., Chester Zoo’s own site, local press, or national outlets) and summarize them with direct quotes and dates. I can also pull the zoo’s current official news page for the most up-to-date status. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- Chester Zoo official news page and related statements about closures and event cancellations.[5]
- Local/alternative outlets reporting the closure details and ongoing updates.[2]