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Elephants Banded Mongoose Warthogs Black Rhinos Meerkats and Porcupines Black Rhinos Rock Hyrax Cranes Painted Dogs Kudu & Roan Antelope Aardvarks Sitatunga Grevy’s Zebras Scimitar-horned Oryx Bongos African Wetland Aviary Kirk’s Dik Dik Spectacled Bears Tapir & Capybara Bats Miniature Monkeys Monkeys Greater One-horned Rhino Blackbuck Philippine Spotted Deer Cheetahs Onagers Camels Gentle Lemurs Black Howler Monkeys Servals

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Giant Anteaters & Pudu Bush Dogs Red Pandas Wetland bird Nursery Parrot Breeding Centre Owls Lions Dwarf Mongoose Giant Otters Penguins Aquarium Komodo Dragons Flamingos Short-clawed otters & Babirusa Orangutans, Gibbons & Pythons Jaguars, Sloths & Amazonas Aquarium Macaws Pudu Hyacinth Macaws Sand Lizards Chimpanzees Frogs & Tortoises Red River Hogs Okapi Malayan Tapir Congo Buffalo Giraffes Butterflies Condors

*From time to time we may need to move some species to a different enclosure

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WETLAND BIRD NURSERY

A public bridleway splits Chester Zoo in two. Use WOODEN BATS' BRIDGE or ELEPHANT BRIDGE to cross from one side to the other.

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JUNE’S PAVILION

RESTAURANT

You can embark on your own wildlife expedition, just like real conservationists.

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WILD LIFE GARDEN

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We’re a non smoking site. Please use the marked on the map. smoking areas

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REFRESHMENT KIOSK

MONORAIL STATION

ACCESSIBLE CHANGING ROOM

COFFEE HOUSE & LIGHT BITES

PLAY AREA

FREE ENTRY ZONE

BABY CHANGING

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FEATURE GARDEN

THINGS TO DO (SEE REVERSE)

GUEST SERVICES PAVILION

CASH MACHINE

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TROPICAL REALM

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SUMATRA Home to some of the most loved and most endangered animals that you’ll find on our islands including the Sumatran tiger and Sumatran orangutan and take your first steps in the wondrous Monsoon Forest to glimpse the Sunda gharial crocodile. SUMBA A lively village market place. Mingle with the locals at Sumba School, take the Lazy River Boat Trip or stock up on supplies for the rest of your expedition.

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BALI A vibrant, fertile and deeply spiritual paradise island with wildlife that is unique to this very special place. See the handsome banteng and visit the Bali Starling temple.

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PAPUA A dark and mysterious island environment with strong tribal customs. Discover the remarkable and sometimes fearsome Southern cassowary lurking in these dense and misty forests.

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PANAY With so many endangered species fighting for survival in this densely populated region, you’ll see why we’re taking conservation breeding programmes seriously. Meet the Visayan warty pig!

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WOODEN BATS’ BRIDGE

PARTY DEN

CHILDREN’S FUN ARK

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SULAWESI Take a last look at the amazing variety of life that exists in the forests including the Sulawesi crested macaque, anoa and babirusa and emerge from your expedition to enjoy the sights and sounds of Manado Town.

NATURE RESERVE Just south of the main entrance towards

the canal, you’ll find a haven for native plants and animals. You can help record the wildlife you can see and with our grass amphitheatre, pond and woodland you can connect with the natural environment that is taking shape. Follow the signs for our nature reserve from our visitor car park or to find out more visit www.chesterzoo.org/naturereserve

PLAN Y(O)UR DAY Scribble your own route to see all your favourites and if it’s raining make sure you include one of our many indoor exhibits including Plant Paradise or take a trip Zoofari Monorail. on the

FREE MAP

Ever wanted to know how fast a penguin can swim? This is just one of the many facts you’ll hear at our daily

ANIMAL TALKS. Check out the app for the live talks taking place every day.

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Please text WILD34 £2 to 70070 to donate £2 now* *Our Text to Donate service is delivered through Just Giving. Texts are charged at your mobile phone operator’s standard rate. We will receive 100% of your donation. You MUST be 16 or over and must have the bill payer’s permission. For full Terms of Service please visit www.justgiving.com/info/terms-of-service

Open every day from 10am (except Christmas Day & Boxing Day) Upton-by-Chester CH2 1LH 01244 380 280 [email protected] Chester Zoo is a Registered Charity No.306077 All information correct at time of going to press June 2015 and is subject to change.

Wheelchairs, scooters and kids’ buggies are available to hire. Baby change facilities. Bottle warming and feeding friendly locations.

T(H)ING(S) T(O) DO

There’s always plenty to keep you busy at Chester Zoo*. It’s all here and it’s all good fun: Mini golf Face painting Dig for fossils Zoofari Monorail HandimalsTM and Animal Letter Art Lazy River Boat Trip *opening times vary with the seasons.Additional charges may apply.

JU(S)T AS(K)

Anyone wearing a Chester Zoo name badge will be happy to answer your questions!

Download our FREE MAP APP at www.chesterzoo.org/app Explore the interactive map to see where you are and find your favourite animals. Collect special animal badges and never miss an animal talk with our handy reminders.

F(E)EDING (T)IME AT T(H)E ZOO

Check out all of our yummy menus and latest offers by exploring our restaurants, kiosks and cafes. We’re committed to protecting wildlife so you can be sure that all of the food that we sell is ethically sourced. BEMBE SNACKS Here you’ll find freshly made donuts, ice creams and drinks. Don’t miss our fizzy slush too. ALL YOU CAN DRINK Souvenir soft drink cups with unlimited refills £8 We’ve got lots of KIOSKS around the zoo serving drinks and snacks, while you’re on the move.*

(K)EEP I(N) TOU(C)H

Just look for these symbols to find our accessible facilities, baby change and adult changing area. For more useful information visit www.chesterzoo.org/accessibility

BEMBE KITCHEN serves breakfast and homemade hot food from our counter or you can pick up a sandwich, snack or drink. MEAL DEALS Kids eat for £1 after 3pm with any adult meal purchased.

FAMILY MEAL DEALS Family deals from £20 for 2 adults and 2 kids including drinks.

www.chesterzoo.org

GUESTS WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS

FAMILY FEASTS £££

At JUNE’S PAVILION you’ll find lots of different choices to suit everyone. We’ve got pizza, pasta, fish & chips, burgers, a healthy deli and an ice cream parlour here.

*FREE WIFI*

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SEE THEM, SAVE THEM.

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COFFEE SHOP & LIGHT BITES ££

Call in for a coffee at BEMBE COFFEE SHOP. FOUNTAINS SNACKS & ICE CREAM PARLOUR is a great location to relax and watch the world go by. You can buy drinks, sandwiches, snacks, ice-creams and slush drinks. * The JAGUAR COFFEE SHOP feels like a grown up coffee house with lots of outside seating to enjoy. MEAL DEAL Sandwich meal deal - from £5

OAKFIELD PUB is an old fashioned pub where you can enjoy a drink and a pub lunch or chill in the beer garden. For more details visit www.chesterzoo.org/mealdeals NEW FOR 2015 MANADO STREET KITCHEN Taste our South East Asian inspired street food as you reach the end of your Islands expedition. Average meal price per person: £ Under £5

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*Just find the icons on the map. Some outlets may be closed during quiet times. Check at the information desk for details.

There are over 12,500 animals at Chester Zoo. All roaring, flying, jumping, munching, snoozing and playing happily in 125 ACRES of fabulous gardens. Even more importantly, many of our animals are among the most EXOTI(C) and (E)NDANGERED in the world - look out for our (A)NIMA(L) ID (S)IG(N)S which show you how endangered they are. We’re working around the world to protect animals, plants and habitats from EXTINC(T)ION. And anything you buy at the zoo helps fund this V(I)TAL work. So…

THAN(K) (Y)OU!!

BE(C)OM(E) PART 0(F)

(0)U(R) F(A)M(I)LY WITH

MEMBERSHIP & ADOPTIONS You can support us and our animals by becoming a member or adopting an animal. Pop in and see us in the Membership and Adoptions Office at the Main Entrance. IF YOU TAKE OUT MEMBERSHIP TODAY WE’LL REFUND THE COST OF YOUR ADMISSION TICKET.