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A new set of animals will feature in the latest instalment of Chester Zoo's live virtual tour.

Since visitors are unable to visit the zoo due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the zoo is opening its virtual gates to bring the zoo right to you.



You'll be able to join live on the zoo's Facebook page and YouTube page this Friday (April 24) from 10am for a whole day of animal antics and fantastic facts.

While in previous weeks there have been appearances by tigers, giraffes and penguins, this week will feature cameos from aardvarks, reptiles and you'll even see elephants having a pool party!



Here's the line-up and timings although the running order may be subject to slight changes - with lots of surprises promised throughout the day.



10:00 – 10:20 Asian short-clawed otters

11:00 – 11:20 Fantastic fossa – Madagascar’s super predator

12:00 – 12:20 Songbirds from South East Asia

13:00 – 13:20 Really cool reptiles

14:00 – 14:20 Elephant herd pool party

15:00 – 15:20 Amazing aardvarks



The zoo is also encouraging parents to make the most of this week's virtual trip to the zoo and then take a look at some amazing learning resources here

Learn about all the animals you see and create your own Animal Fact Files, have a go at designing your own zoo and get creative with your writing.