Feeding Time At The Zoo [Digipak] - Various Artists

Advantages: Great graphics and sounds; You start thinking you're really at a zoo...or is that just me?
Disadvantages: It's impossible to keep all animals and guests completely happy; very addictive which usually means late nights

...Anybody who has clicked onto my Ciao points page in the last month will know that Paul and I have been suffering with computer problems. Approximately two weeks ago this was solved by the very nice men at Curry?s delivering a brand spanking new system complete with a free game - Zoo Tycoon. I?m not a big computer games player. I enjoy the odd season of Championship Manager but find that generally games get too addictive and take up way too much of my time. This was confirmed when Paul came to bed very late one night and when I asked what he had been doing for so long, the only response I got was ?Zoo Tycoon?. It turns out he had loaded the game onto our computer and then couldn?t tear himself away. So, of course, I had to find out what the big deal was. Well, not surprisingly, Zoo Tycoon encourages you to become a tycoon in the zoo... Read review

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Advantages: Affordable full day out, large parkland area, range of species
Disadvantages: Some Enclosures were too small, concrete and cold

...done by. There were a number of restaurants around the Zoo, and while these were all of the fast food variety, it was extremely cheap fast food. If possible, it would be nice to take a packed lunch, especially if you want something a little more wholesome, but at least you will not be ripped off financially. From 1030 until 1630 during summer, there are various ?feeding times? and meetings at different pavilions across the zoo. We only managed to see a couple of these, and it would need a little bit of careful planning at the start of the day to ensure you were in the correct part of the zoo at the right time, so it might be better just to go with the flow unless there is something you would particularly like to see. Prague Zoo suffered in the horrendous floods in 2002, when the Vltava broke its banks. Over 1000 animals had to be... Read review

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Advantages: Good day out for all the family, lots to see and do, regular talks etc, conservation aspect
Disadvantages: Steep hills and easy to get lost

...have never used - I prefer to do things my way thankyou sir! When you get your tickets you will also be given a map which I really suggest you use as the park is huge and has lots of different nooks and crannies to explore. You are also given a leaflet of animal talks, shows and feeding times which is really handy. Whilst the zoo is totally accessible to wheelchair users and pushchairs (where there are stairs, there are also slopes etc) it also has very steep hills and can prove extremely awkward. As you make your way into the park you will find yourself in 'Beginning Zone'. There is an indoor walk through 'Iguana Forest' which is a very hot and humid enclosure. There are 4 iguanas in there (I only saw 1 the last time!) and a couple of tortoises. Keepers also do talks at various times throughout the day. There is another walk through... Read review

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