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Chester Zoo starts fundraising bid after fire Chester Zoo starts fundraising bid after fire
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Chester Zoo is appealing for £50,000 in funds after fire destroyed most of the roof in one of its key attractions. Chester Zoo is appealing for £50,000 in funds after a fire destroyed most of the roof in one of its key attractions.
The fire started on Saturday morning in the Monsoon Forest area, leading to the evacuation of the zoo. The blaze started on Saturday morning in the Monsoon Forest area, leading to an evacuation of visitors. The zoo said the cause of the fire was unknown.
Sumatran orangutans and other mammals are all accounted for, but staff are trying to find other species, including birds. Sumatran orangutans and other mammals are accounted for, but staff are trying to find other species, including birds.
The zoo says it has more than 21,000 animals in total on the site, of 500 different species. The zoo, which has more than 21,000 animals, said it would "move animals to alternative habitats".
A spokesman said: "We remain committed to our mission to prevent extinction and for those who're asking how they can help, we would welcome a donation to our continuing conservation work." "Given that this is the UK's largest zoo tropical house, this will take some time," a spokesperson said.
Fifteen fire crews, paramedics and ambulance staff attended the blaze. One person was treated for the effects of smoke inhalation. "The zoo's experts will be working intensively in the coming days and weeks to do this."
The Monsoon Forest habitat is the UK's largest zoological building, according to the attraction, and opened in August 2015. The site reopened to visitors on Sunday, but a zoo spokesperson said the Monsoon Forest area and Islands zone would remain shut as "our conservationists and vets continue to provide expert care and attention for the species there".
The 14-acre section houses Sumatran orangutans, rhinoceros hornbills, crocodiles and plant species. Fifteen fire crews and ambulance staff attended after the blaze broke out just before 11:30 GMT on Saturday.
It has its own tropical weather conditions, with temperatures reaching 26.6C to replicate conditions in South East Asia. One person was treated for the effects of smoke inhalation.
The Monsoon Forest habitat is the UK's largest zoological building, according to the attraction. It opened in August 2015.
It houses Sumatran orangutans, crocodiles and various plant species.
The 14-acre section has its own weather conditions, with temperatures reaching 26.6C to replicate conditions in South East Asia.
The zoo thanked members of the public for "the overwhelming messages of goodwill... they have been of great comfort to our teams".
Chester Zoo officially opened in 1931 and is the UK's most visited zoo, drawing nearly two million visitors annually.Chester Zoo officially opened in 1931 and is the UK's most visited zoo, drawing nearly two million visitors annually.