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First look at Chester Zoo's immersive new Heart of Africa attraction

Chester Zoo is opening its new Heart of Africa zone, a 22.5-acre area designed to replicate the African grasslands, on April 5 in Chester, northwest England.
This development aims to provide a more natural environment for the animals and enhance the zoo's appeal, while also supporting conservation efforts in Africa.
The Heart of Africa zone will feature a mixed-species paddock with giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and ostriches, along with new species to the zoo such as critically endangered vultures, naked mole rats, Africa's largest frog, and 15,000 locusts, plus Pamoja Village, a cultural space offering a taste of African traditions.
Chester Zoo's CEO Jamie Christon stated that Heart of Africa is the UK's largest and most ambitious zoo development, calling it a vibrant symbol of the zoo's commitment to safeguarding African wildlife for future generations, while head of ectotherms Dr. Gerardo Garcia emphasized the opportunity to showcase diverse African wildlife, including smaller species.
The Heart of Africa zone is anticipated to attract an additional 200,000 visitors per year, creating 30 new jobs and generating funds to support the zoo's conservation work in Africa, marking a significant new chapter for Chester Zoo and its ongoing efforts to protect threatened species and habitats.

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First look at Chester Zoo's immersive new Heart of Africa attraction

Take a look around the new Heart of Africa attraction, which will officially open on Saturday, April 5.

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First look at UK zoo's HUGE new attraction - and it'll open in just days

A UK zoo has revealed details of a huge new attraction as big as 17 football pitches to open in just a matter of days. Dubbed the “biggest and most ambitious” zoo habitats created, Heart of Africa is set to open on April 5 in Chester, northwest England. Chester ZooThe new space is as big as 17 football pitches[/caption] Visitors will be able to see giraffes roaming in Chester Zoo’s savannah Not known, clear with picture deskRhinos will be living…

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Huge new Chester Zoo zone with 57 African species to open

A huge new zoo habitat, home to 57 African species, is set to open.

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Largest UK zoo habitat ever created set to open at Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo will open the largest zoo habitat ever built in the UK next week, a 22.5-acre development named Heart of Africa, home to 57 species from across the continent. Opening to the public on Saturday 5 April, the new habitat replicates the grasslands of central Africa, combining wildlife conservation with immersive visitor experiences. Stretching […]

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Chester Zoo set to open huge new Heart of Africa expansion

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Chester zoo unveils £28m ‘Africa’ facility – complete with chilly giraffes

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