When the M.E.N. checked the site on Monday, Giraffe Lodges were next available ... open in August with 51 newly-built huts available to book overnight stays at the sprawling Cheshire estate ...

Despite that, Chester Zoo said demand had 'far exceeded expectations' and has now completely sold out of its Giraffe view rooms for this year, with only lakeside view properties available to book.

At that time, it had appeared on The Reserve website that ALL Giraffe view lodges were unavailable for families of four looking to book until January. But now, Chester Zoo has confirmed that that ...