The ‘Heart of Africa’ – A green tropical territory at Chester Zoo, England

The Chester Zoo will now steal Africa’s heart with the construction of its latest attraction, a biodome. Known as the ‘Heart of Africa’, this biodome will probably be the closest you can get to actually being in Africa, in England, a country with completely different weather conditions. This 112 foot structure will be a simulation of the African Congo’s rainforest habitats. Gorillas, chimpanzees, okapis, and a whole load of other birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates, enough to crowd Noah’s Ark will reside in the ‘Heart of Africa’. Covering an area of 172,000 square feet, this biodome will also boast of a water ride that will ferry the visitors around and be used to show the animal enclosures. Look above and you will see a jungle canopy covering your head. The ‘Heart of Africa’ biodome will be the largest animal conservation area and attraction in Europe.

The biodome will open its jungle doors to the public some time in 2014 and will be an experience like none other in Europe.


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