BRITISH comedy legend John Cleese has paid a visit to Chester Zoo to see one of his favourite animals.
The actor and comedian, known to many as co-founder of Monty Python among numerous other roles in television and film, praised the zoo on social media on Monday, November 24.
In a post on X (Twitter), Mr Cleese said: “Great to meet the team at Chester Zoo and encounter one of my favourite animals, the ring-tailed lemurs.
“They are just one of 600 species at this conservation charity which is working to protect endangered species and their homes.”
"A satisfied customer, we should have him stuffed!" 😂
Huge thanks to @JohnCleese for visiting our zoo and sharing our passion for protecting Madagascar's wildlife... especially the lemurs! 🐒 https://t.co/6E9fASsfeA— Chester Zoo (@chesterzoo) November 24, 2025
OTHER NEWS:
- Shocking figures revealed into sex offences committed by children
- Chester to Wrexham trains being doubled in December
- Fatboy Slim set for summer’s Forest Live
The zoo responded to thank him, quoting hapless hotelier Basil Fawlty, another of Cleese’s enduring comedy creations.
Chester Zoo said: “‘A satisfied customer, we should have him stuffed!’
“Huge thanks to John Cleese for visiting our zoo and sharing our passion for protecting Madagascar’s wildlife… especially the lemurs!”
Share