Three Talking Chairs - Chester Zoo The Talking Chairs at Chester Zoo were launched at Wild Worlds, a festival of art, gardens and science taking place throughout the summer of 2018. They chat to visitors about the zoo's animals and the plants grown specially for them. ![]() |
The Flamingo Chair Visitors can hear why flamingos are pink while watching them on the nearby lake. photo Chester Zoo |
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The Chair is surrounded by a pink and feathery Flamingo Garden. I collaborated with the zoo's horticulture team in designing gardens to surround the chairs. |
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The Thornbush Chair Listen to surprising facts about rhinos while watching the beautiful beasts - a seriously endangered species. photo Chester Zoo |
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The Chair is shaped like a thorn bush, one of the animal's favourite foods in the wild. |
Narration
The voices on the chairs are actors Alexandra Mathie and Dean Gregory.
Creating the chairs
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For more information about the project visit:
Wild Worlds at Chester Zoo