Originally posted by lizbud
Looks like a big Zoo. The animal pics are wonderful. I liked
seeing the elephants, but it always makes me a little sad to
see them out of their element. Who does the figure represent
in the water fountain?
Liz, it does me too. But I guess the world the way it is means there is going to be a need for zoos such as these for a long time yet.
And this particular one, Chester Zoo, does keep to its welcome statement exceedingly well.
Our Mission
The role of the Zoo is to support and promote conservation by breeding threatened species, by excellent animal welfare, high quality public service, recreation, education and science.

Who does the water feature represent? I don't know. It wasn't there last year and I just thought it was so good but didn't think to check.
Originally posted by swimma253
Although I love elephants, this pic makes me sad. Our zoo's 5 day old baby elephant recently drowned in the pool. Poor thing I felt awful.
Carly, that is so awful. I love elephants too, they are in the top three of my favourite creatures list.
Chester zoo does a terrific conservation work with the Asian elephant, both at the zoo and in the outreach programme. At the moment they are extending and improving their enclosure at the zoo too.

Here is a link to the elephant info on their web site if you are interested http://www.chesterzoo.org/newsitem.asp?ID=165 There are also lots of links to interesting info about the zoo and its creatures in general.

Chris

p.s. forgot to say, the zoo also have wedding facillities available and we saw a bride and groom in full regalia having their photo taken while we were there. It was so nice.