Chester Zoo proposal wins planning appproval.

The zoo's £225 million Heart of Africa Biodome was given approval by Cheshire West and Chester Council - and the plans will now be assessed by the Government.

The Heart of Africa Rainforest Biome will form the flagship first phase of the radical new masterplan – Natural Vision – for Chester Zoo. Simulating natural African rainforest habitats this dramatic undulating responsive roofscape and enclosure will provide an immersive sanctuary to rainforest animals, birds, amphibians and reptiles, including some of the worlds most endangered species such as Gorillas and Okapi.