Memoirs of June Mottershead, daughter of the founder of Chester Zoo: "Until I brought friends back from school I didn't realise that most people didn't have baby lions in their bedrooms when they were sick, or bring parrots into the house so they wouldn't catch cold."

Chester Zoo is counted among the top 10 zoos in the world and, with over 11,000 animals and 400 species, it is the most visited wildlife attraction in Britain. Unlike other zoos that owe their existence to philanthropists, explorers or big game hunters, Chester Zoo was the brainchild of one working-class man with a dream he had nurtured since he was a boy: to build a zoo without bars.

I will send out this book as an international bookray: http://www.bookcrossing.com/forum/20/529759

1. Fifna (Netherlands/Int)
2. KaleLewin (UK/UK or EU)
3. Ythan (UK/Int)

The book will start its journey to the Netherlands today. If anyone else would like to join, let me know!

Arrived safely, thank you freuju! Really looking forward to this.

Enjoyed this book immensely! Hope to visit Chester Zoo sometime with the kids - great to have this background story.

On its way to KaleLewin! Apologies for the delay.

Received in the mail today.

A really heart warming story of one families love for animals and the creation of Chester Zoo. I really enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down. Now I just want to go and explore my local zoo with my camera.

Sent on to the next lucky recipient

Arrived safe and sound.

Thanks very much.

Very quick and easy to read. I enjoyed most of the story but some bits I would have been happy to have left out.

Passing this on to my Mum to read next. Back later with her review.

Mum's Review:

Very interesting book. Father was very inventive during the war years and over time overcame the various hurdles to be able to house the various animals. Also a great family history as they grew up with animals.

collectorkerri picked this out of her First Sentences VBB Round 11.

Received today. Thanks, Ythan.