Tucked away in the corner of Chester Zoo is our beautiful Sunken Garden. This peaceful space is almost hidden away from the rest of the zoo.
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This species of plant, also known as a tropical pitcher plant or monkey cup, can be found across South East Asia and have a very interesting diet, they eat flesh!
Get hands on with Gardener for a Day It’s time to take the opportunity to discover
Step inside The Plant Project, a colourful haven full of exotic plants and treat yourself to a visual and sensory feast, soak in the warm air, take in the many scents and follow the winding the path.
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Over the years our horticulturists have become skilled at growing these tricky plants, safeguarding the future of the species, with over 1,500 individual cacti to look after at the zoo.
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Among our plants is a National Collection of orchids, which means we’ve pledged to care for, develop and conserve these wonderful species for future generations.
Get hands on with Gardener for a Day It’s time to take the opportunity to discover
1,300 critically endangered snails have been released into the wild after being rescued from the edge of extinction
When the snails first arrived in Chester the very future of the species was in our hands
the species prefers as habitat, and you have a real difficult situation on your hands
We launched our Sustainable Palm Oil campaign in 2012. Since then, we’ve worked with partners in the UK and worldwide to make sustainable a reality.
curriculum-linked project, alongside training for staff, Family Wildlife Clubs and hands
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