Have you ever heard of a dusky pademelon? Did you know there are kangaroos that live in trees? Are you aware of the amphibian with the very unfortunate nickname, the \u2018scrotum frog\u2019? Chester Zoo is challenging visitors to \u2018discover something new\u2019 this February half term as its conservation education experts shine a spotlight on the zoo\u2019s lesser-known species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From 19 – 27 February, the conservation and education charity is hosting a range of inspirational animal talks and activities to introduce visitors to some of the world\u2019s most unusual animals.
With more than 100 different sessions spread across a nine-day period, families can expect to be inspired by bizarre and often overlooked species such as the scarlet ibis, mountain chicken frogs, giant anteaters and dusky pademelons, among dozens of others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ceri Cambridge, Learning Operations Manager at Chester Zoo, said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf you think you\u2019ve seen it all at the zoo it\u2019s time to think again! A trip to the zoo is not just about the penguins, giraffes, lions and tigers, there\u2019s a whole world of surprising species waiting to be discovered.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFrom the illusive okapi, striking gaboon vipers and colourful great green macaws to exquisite dusky pademelon, carnivorous plants and dancing sifaka lemurs, we share our planet with so many incredible species that many people might never have set eyes on before, or maybe never even knew they existed. This February half term we\u2019re putting a much deserved spotlight on all of these wonderful animals and plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVisitors can download a trail guide which will take them on an exciting tour to see some of these unusual species, and our team of Zoo Rangers is hosting a range of quick-fire talks and in-depth discovery sessions to help people to uncover all there is to know about these weird and wonderful animals. Some may wish to take their experience to a whole new level by turning their visit into an action-packed adventure where they can meet some of the world\u2019s most endangered animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe hope that by highlighting the species that aren\u2019t always in the forefront of people\u2019s minds, visitors will learn about their diminishing numbers in the wild, and how supporting our charity zoo can help to prevent their extinction.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n