Mountain bongos are the world’s largest forest-dwelling antelope. They’re distinguishable by their reddish-brown coat featuring thin white vertical stripes
The mountain bongo is listed as Critically Endangered by the International Union
We’re the only zoo in the UK, and one of just three in Europe, to care for Coquerel
Representatives from major UK zoos have written to Prime Minister Keir Starmer ahead of a UK-EU summit on 19 May to ask that the movement of endangered animals and biological materials between the UK and EU countries be made easier.
Classified as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of
Ten rare Humboldt penguin chicks have hatched at Chester Zoo, named after stars and celestial wonders. This success highlights the zoo’s role in conserving this vulnerable species through international breeding programs.
eggs Humboldt penguins are listed as vulnerable to extinction by the International Union
