Chester Zoo closes as Storm Austen brings strong winds

Summarised from Liverpool Echo's report · Updated 23 Oct, 11:58 · Archive

Chester Zoo closed on Friday 23 October due to strong winds from Storm Austen.

Chester Zoo closed its doors on Friday 23 October as Storm Austen brought strong winds to parts of the UK. The zoo said it made the decision 'to help keep everyone safe'. The Met Office issued a yellow weather alert for the area, warning of strong winds touching gales at times from 10am until 9pm on Friday.

The zoo's animal care teams remained on site throughout the day to look after the animals. Visitors with tickets for Friday 23 October had them automatically extended until 31 December 2026, allowing them to visit on any date of their choosing within that period. Those with bookings for the David Attenborough experience 'Our Story' could reschedule from Saturday 24 October onwards by contacting guest services.

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