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AIBU to be miffed about Chester Zoo?

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Stillinshock123 · 17/12/2025 18:13

I need a space to rant but then I welcome feedback and general common-sense.

Chester zoo have posted about £1 deal for those on benefits such as UC, DLA and PIP.

Now, I understand that for some this may be the only opportunity to attend the Zoo given their already ridiculously high prices.

However AIBU to be upset that yet again working families (full time not claiming parts of UC) don’t seem to benefit from much?

We attend the zoo only once a year because of how expensive it is.. so that’s a luxury. So no thanks, no support or discounts.

I emailed them about this, and they replied saying that it’s part of a charity scheme to give back to families who otherwise can’t afford it. But then.. why shouldn’t it be first come first serve?

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Boohooooos · 18/12/2025 01:20

Condensationon · 18/12/2025 01:19

I’m quite happy about what you were trying to get with your lies. What your aim was of posting a made up figure. I’m really happy to talk about that, as a pip recipient.

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Your reading way to much in to it.

Condensationon · 18/12/2025 01:19

Boohooooos · 18/12/2025 01:13

Because i wanted to,let it go, unless you want to have a chat im cool with that.

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I’m quite happy about what you were trying to get with your lies. What your aim was of posting a made up figure. I’m really happy to talk about that, as a pip recipient.

Boohooooos · 18/12/2025 01:18

XenoBitch · 18/12/2025 01:16

Your comment was just typical Daily Mail ranting. Too many people on PIP (for SEN too), and people having kids for benefits.
We have read it how it sounded. Which is benefit bashing.

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Read it how you want.
Your give yourself brain pain if you keep hanging on one sentence.
Move on.

XenoBitch · 18/12/2025 01:16

Boohooooos · 18/12/2025 01:15

I did not say it was true.
Its down to others how they read it.
Let it go.

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Your comment was just typical Daily Mail ranting. Too many people on PIP (for SEN too), and people having kids for benefits.
We have read it how it sounded. Which is benefit bashing.

Boohooooos · 18/12/2025 01:15

XenoBitch · 18/12/2025 01:12

You stated it like it was. If you don't think it is true then say that. It is hard to detect sarcasm online.

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I did not say it was true.
Its down to others how they read it.
Let it go.

Boohooooos · 18/12/2025 01:15

XenoBitch · 18/12/2025 01:12

You stated it like it was. If you don't think it is true then say that. It is hard to detect sarcasm online.

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I did not say it was true.
Its down to others how they read it.
Let it go.

Boohooooos · 18/12/2025 01:13

Condensationon · 18/12/2025 01:11

So why say it then? it isn’t true so why say it?

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Because i wanted to,let it go, unless you want to have a chat im cool with that.

XenoBitch · 18/12/2025 01:12

Boohooooos · 18/12/2025 01:10

Yes i didnt say it was true.

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You stated it like it was. If you don't think it is true then say that. It is hard to detect sarcasm online.

Condensationon · 18/12/2025 01:11

Boohooooos · 18/12/2025 01:10

Yes i didnt say it was true.

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So why say it then? it isn’t true so why say it?

Condensationon · 18/12/2025 01:11

I get pip. I have multiple disabilities. And I’d give all the pip up in a heartbeat if they took away my disabilities.

I don’t live near Chester zoo but good on them.

Boohooooos · 18/12/2025 01:10

Condensationon · 18/12/2025 01:09

Figure of speech my arse. It Is simply a made up lie.

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Yes i didnt say it was true.

Boohooooos · 18/12/2025 01:09

XenoBitch · 18/12/2025 01:06

What is GG?

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Good god.

Love your user name by the way.

Condensationon · 18/12/2025 01:09

Boohooooos · 18/12/2025 01:08

Another one.
I didnt say it was true its a figure of speech.

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Figure of speech my arse. It Is simply a made up lie.

TeaAndTattoos · 18/12/2025 01:09

YABU you can afford to go to the zoo once a year but you begrudge someone who’s struggling or has a disabled child the chance to enjoy the zoo for a lot less because if you can’t do it no one else should be able to that’s a great attitude to have.

Boohooooos · 18/12/2025 01:08

Condensationon · 18/12/2025 01:06

That’s not a figure of speech, it’s a made up number. It’s a lie.

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Another one.
I didnt say it was true its a figure of speech.

XenoBitch · 18/12/2025 01:06

Boohooooos · 18/12/2025 01:05

GG.

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What is GG?

Condensationon · 18/12/2025 01:06

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That’s not a figure of speech, it’s a made up number. It’s a lie.

Boohooooos · 18/12/2025 01:05

XenoBitch · 18/12/2025 01:04

I have never heard of a figure of speech about PIP.

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GG.

XenoBitch · 18/12/2025 01:04

Boohooooos · 18/12/2025 01:03

Fgs its a figure of speech are we robbed of that on mumsnet, dont get hung up on one sentence.

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I have never heard of a figure of speech about PIP.

Boohooooos · 18/12/2025 01:03

XenoBitch · 18/12/2025 00:55

Can you please post the figures about this 8 in 10 families claiming PIP. Thanks.

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Fgs its a figure of speech are we robbed of that on mumsnet, dont get hung up on one sentence.

XenoBitch · 18/12/2025 00:55

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Can you please post the figures about this 8 in 10 families claiming PIP. Thanks.

Thewolvesarerunningagain · 18/12/2025 00:53

OP, why do you think Chester zoo is accountable to you for their offers? They’re funded by charitable trusts, the National lottery heritage fund, and visitor revenue as well as some private donations and private enterprise. They could (and do) offer discounts for a range of demographics (eg blue light, NHS). Not everyone who works for the NHS is struggling either so why have poor people incited your ire?

housethatbuiltme · 18/12/2025 00:51

Lauren1983 · 17/12/2025 23:58

Not true.

If you own your home you get no help with the housing costs but if you rent you do. Two families with the exact same circumstances (salary, children etc) will not get the same if one is renting and one has a mortgage. Obviously the home owner will be better off eventually but it means people can feel resentment at schemes like this.

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Except you can get help though, there is the SMI for mortgages and home maintenance costs.

It covers up to £200k and it is reclaimed when the house comes to be sold however you still benefit from the investment of being a homeowner.

housethatbuiltme · 18/12/2025 00:39

First of all many 'full time worker' need UC, 2.2 million apparently... if you don't its because your earn above the threshold to not need benefits. Its got nothing to do with you 'working' more, you have a job that pays you more. You don't necessarily work harder or more hours than someone making minimum wage.

'We attend the zoo only once a year because of how expensive it is'

So you CAN afford the zoo, you can afford to go EVERY year even. We cannot afford to go to the zoo. In fact I think its been about 7 years since we where at the zoo, pretty sure my 4 year old has never seen a zoo and my 7 year old was a newborn.

thestudio · 18/12/2025 00:38

I understand your issue, but -

Zoos are brutally cruel. No 'animal-first care' can override the fact that zoos confine animals whose unignorable instincts are to run for miles in herds or swim down rivers to the sea to cages. And that being in cages makes them feel like we all fucking would in similar circumstances - worse, in fact, for animals whose nature is to run for hundreds of miles.

Don't teach your children that animals are objects.

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