Chester Zoo Frost Fair

Following the success of last year's event, Chester Zoo will be holding its Frost Fair for the second year running from November 16th.

Helping the Frost Fair be one of the coolest events of the year will be former Olympic and European ice skating champion Robin Cousins. Robin's company Cousins Entertainment - who are responsible for the competition rink used in Dancing On Ice - will be setting up a huge ice rink at the Frost Fair which will be the size of three professional tennis courts, double the size of last year's rink. Robin Cousins will be a special VIP guest on November 29th.

"We are delighted to have on of Britain's all time sporting greats help us kick off this year's spectacular," said Liz Child, visitor services manager at Chester Zoo. Liz Child also stated: "It's fantastic to have him helping out the zoo's team like this."

After winning the Olympic gold in 1980, Robin Cousins went on to scoop the world free skating championship gold medal three times. He has worked with Holiday On Ice, choreographed television and stage shows such as Electric Ice, Disney's Toy Story and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express on Ice. Cousins holds an MBE and commentates for the BBC as well as holding the position of head judge on ITV's Dancing on Ice.

Last year's Frost Fair proved so popular the the Zoo received double the amount of usual visitors for the period. Accordingly, this years event promises to bigger and better with an array of magical attractions, Santa's grotto, animation shows, gifts, craft stalls and a colourful line up of costumed characters along with the giant ice rink. This years event will run from November 16th to January 13th 2007.

Chester Zoo has a whopping 500-plus species of fascinating animals, and is open all year round with the exception of Christmas Day and Boxing Day, providing a great day out for all the family. For your tickets and a low cost family break, book your tickets today with Chester Zoo Holidays.