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The Zoo Is Open Multi-Cache

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Hidden : 5/16/2016
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is only available to be completed when the Zoo is open, please check opening times before attempting the cache. All stages of the cache are within the free area of the Zoo.

http://www.chesterzoo.org/plan-your-visit/opening-times

 


Lets Get Exploring

This is a six stage multi/mystery that will take you on a little adventure around the open access areas of the Zoo to all public. You will be looking at some of the information boards and visiting the free areas of the Zoo, take care when crossing the car park over to the new nature reserve that is encouraging local wildlife to thrive.

Please ensure the cache is replaced as found for all to enjoy.

The cache is hidden at N53 13.ABC W002 53.DEF.

Here are the different coordinates you must visit to collect information which will help you find the cache.

 

Stage 1 N53 13.655 W002 53.061

What year did HM The Queen visit the Zoo? (Answer is 4th digit=D)

 

Stage 2 N53 13.644 W002 53.018

How many fingers are at the end of an Asian elephants trunk? (Answer =C)

 

Stage 3 N53 13.638 W002 53.045

At what numerical location are the red pandas kept in the Zoo? (Answer=F)

 

Stage 4 N53 13.630 W002 53.094

How many warthogs on 1 board including skecthes? (Answer +4=B)

 

Stage 5 N53 13.825 W002 53.282

How many colours do deciduous tree go? (Answer +3=A)

 

Stage 6 N53 13.819 W002 53.354

How many living organisms in this wildlife pond, animals & plants? (Answer is the amount -2=E)

 

 

George Mottershead - Chester Zoo founder
 

George Mottershead in the Tropical Realm

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

0803

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)