Some of the most stunning parrots on the planet call Chester Zoo home. See what we’re doing to help protect the Great green macaw.
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The Giant otter is known as the ‘river wolf’ – come and find out why at Chester Zoo.
Pteronura brasiliensis IUCN Red List StatusEndangered About In the waters of the Amazon
Forty red-bellied piranhas have made their debut here at the zoo – the first time we’ve cared for the species in more than 30 years.
Piranhas often fall victim to larger fish, birds, caimans and Amazon river dolphins
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These monkeys are known for their strong social bonds, often seen grooming and cuddling with their lifelong mates. Come and see them interact at Chester Zoo!
South America Titi monkeys are found in the upper and middle canopies of the Amazon
Find out more about the bush dogs at Chester Zoo – multiple litters of this co-operative species have been born here in their exceptional habitat.
venaticus IUCN Red List StatusNear Threatened About Bush dogs are found in the Amazon
A three-year-old male giant otter, named Manú has travelled more than a thousand miles from Budapest Zoo after being chosen as the perfect genetic match for our 8-year-old female, Tibiri.
Giant otters are the world’s largest species of otter and, in the Amazon, they are
