Is Chester Zoo going bust?

The Covid crisis has put the survival of the Chester Zoo at risk, the attraction has said. It has been closed to visitors since 21 March, and like other large zoos, has been told by the government to prepare to stay shut “indefinitely”.

What Organisational structure does Chester Zoo use?

The North of England Zoological Society
Management structure The North of England Zoological Society (NEZS) is the organisation that runs Chester Zoo and the conservation campaign, Act for Wildlife.

How much money does Chester Zoo make a year?

Chester Zoo Enterprises Limited had costs of £11.8m (2018: £10.9m), excluding £0.7m of rents paid to the Society (2018: £0.7m), and it made an operating profit of £0.2m in 2019 (2018: £0.4m) which is donated to the Society.

How many elephants have died at Chester Zoo?

five elephants
Sadly, Chester Zoo has had a long tragic history of deaths from this disease: five elephants succumbed to the disease in the six years up to 2015.

What does our conservation masterplan for Chester Zoo do?

Our Conservation Masterplan for Chester Zoo aims to build on our success and sets out a road map for the delivery of our mission of PREVENTING EXTINCTION through close integration of our many different types of conservation work. Find out more about our forward-looking plan. People and Policy.

When did the Chester Zoo open in the UK?

First opening in 1931 at 51 ha, Chester Zoo is one of the UK’s largest zoos today with a total land holding of approximately160 ha. Operated by the registered charity founded in 1934 known as the North of England Zoological Society Chester Zoo receives no government funding.

Where are the flamingos at the Chester Zoo?

The zoo’s collection of Chilean and Caribbean flamingos are kept in shallow water close to a large island habitat for a group of ring-tailed lemurs. In 2007 the zoo completed its new indoor flamingo area which can be viewed by clicking on the web cam link provided below.

Do you have to be a member to go to Chester Zoo?

TREAT YOURSELF or a LOVED one to a ROARSOME care package – with a Chester Zoo twist…JUST BECAUSE! By becoming a member you can visit the zoo for a whole year and create precious memories with loved ones, as well as attend talks and events exclusive to our members, plus loads of other benefits, including a discount from our online gift shop*.