More To Zoo at Chessington This Half Term
There's More to Zoo at Chessington World of Adventures Resort This June Half Term
Take a walk on the wild side this Whitsun half term as the Chessington Resort brings you ‘Love your Zoo 2012’ from 2nd – 10th June.
Love Your Zoo 2012
As part of BIAZA’s (British & Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums) Love your Zoo 2012, Chessington will bring animals closer to adventurers than ever before.
Meet the fantastic Chessington Zoo Keepers as they invite you to join them for extra feeds, talks and meet & greets with their amazing animals. Take part in Arts & Crafts, head to the Otter and Penguin presentations for the chance to feed them, get a kiss from a Sea Lion, plus learn how the animals are trained after each Animal Antics show.
Also brand new for half term is ‘Wild Factor’, an interactive discovery show in the Dragon’s Tale Theatre, bringing you face to face with an array of reptiles and insects from Giant Snails to Snakes & Spiders. Get all this animal action and a whole lot more for just £25pp** on the gate from 1st June when you visit in a family of two or more.
Do you like to Move it Move it?
If the answer is yes then Chessington is the place for you! There’s more ‘to Zoo’ at Chessington with the new DreamWorks Madagascar Live! Prepare to Party stage show!
The Madagascar characters – Alex, King Julien, Gloria, Mort and The Penguins host a party with fun songs & dancing in a brand new live show – the only one of its kind in Europe. You’ll also get the chance to meet your favourite characters and take home the memory with photo opportunities on the Madagascar stage.
Where will your adventure take you? With nine amazing themed lands, 40 rides and attractions, over 1000 amazing animals, a SEA LIFE centre and a safari-themed hotel, Chessington really is Britain’s Wildest Adventure.
Why not Turn your visit into a short break with a stay at the amazing safari-themed Resort Hotel and be just a stones throw away from the park! Short breaks start from £154* plus kids go free!
Madagascar and all related characters and properties © 2012 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C
*Price is based on a family of four sharing a standard room with children under 12. Two day tickets to the Theme Park included.
**Prices based on family tickets only. To qualify for a family ticket, the group must consist of at least one adult and one child, with a maximum of two adults in any family party of up to six people on a single booking. Two adults visiting the park together will be charged the on the gate rate for Adventurers – £42pp.
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10 Reasons to Love Your Zoo
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More than 25 million people visit BIAZA’s member organisations every year – they are a great day out!
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More than 1,200,000 people come to BIAZA member organisations each year on an organised educational visit – visiting your local zoo is a fun way to learn about animals!
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BIAZA members participate in about 500 research projects every year, many of these measuring behaviour with the aim of improving animal welfare – you are helping us learn about helping wildlife.
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BIAZA members participate in about 700 conservation projects every year.
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They contribute about £10m a year to field projects.
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BIAZA members contribute about £645m to the national economy.
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They create about 11,007 jobs.
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By visiting zoos you are helping to safeguard the future of vulnerable, threatened and endangered species.
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You can visit more than 2,000 different species of animal!
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By visiting your local zoo or aquarium you are doing a good thing by taking the time to appreciate our wildlife and hopefully being inspired to make a difference.
Chessington World of Adventures Resort Opening times
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Full park season 23rd March to 5th November 2012
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Chessington Zoo Days every weekend outside of the above and every day during February half term. Plus Festive Zoo Days on selected weekends in December and then 22nd December – 2nd January (exc Christmas Day)
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Chessington Resort Hotel is open all year round
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Discover the perfect family get away at the resort’s safari-themed Holiday Inn Chessington, where you can enjoy themed rooms, an indoor swimming pool & spa and the fantastic African-themed restaurant Zafari Bar & Grill.
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Express passes and special offers are available online when booking in advance on www.chessington.com
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment, and has seen the most successful and dynamic growth of any company in the sector over the last five years. Europe’s Number 1 and the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 89 attractions, seven hotels/two holiday villages in 19 countries and across four continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its 46 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and more than 17,000 employees. Among Merlin’s attractions are – SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, The EDF Energy London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK, Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park, Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney, Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK, Siam Ocean World and Busan Aquarium. All brands which are distinctive, challenging and innovative – and which have great potential for growth in the future. Visit www.merlinentertainments.bizfor more information.
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For 12 months unlimited access to Chessington and/or Merlin’s other UK attractions see our range of annual passes at Merlin Annual Pass
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The Zoo at Chessington World of Adventures is a member of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA). BIAZA represents its member collections and promotes the values of good zoos and aquariums.
BIAZA is a conservation education and scientific wildlife charity, which acts as the principal professional zoo body representing the responsible zoo and aquarium community in the UK. With 100 members, its role is to develop and spread best practice within the UK and international zoo community, combining lobbying and campaigning with the development of policy in collaboration with the government and scientific organisations. BIAZA members support around 700 projects every year by providing financial support in excess of £10 million and by supplying skills, staff and equipment for conservation programmes worldwide. www.biaza.org.uk charity number: 248553