Posts Tagged ‘zoo’

Edinburgh Zoo to gain two Giant Pandas

Monday, January 10, 2011 19:48 No Comments

It’s been almost 17 years, but we are once again going to see Giant Pandas grace the UK. In a historic agreement signed today, Edinburgh Airport will receive two Giant Pandas as part of China’s giant panda breeding programme. The agreement is a result of five years of political and diplomatic negotiation. The giant pandas, [...]

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Chester Zoo unveils £225 million expansion plan

Friday, January 30, 2009 13:14 1 Comment

Chester Zoo has just unveiled an amazing £225 million expansion plan that will see it become the largest conservation, animal and leisure facility in Europe. The first phase of project ‘Natural Vision’ which, subject to planning permission, will include the development of a domed ecosystem – the only one in the UK – and a [...]

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