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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Jan 2026 Two day course for complete beginners to using GIS software, including hands
Jan 2026 Two day course for complete beginners to using GIS software, including hands
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!
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Meet Chester Zoo’s newest arrival: a rare baby spider monkey! Get a first glimpse of this precious newborn, a vital addition to our breeding program.
around branches and allows them to move freely while collecting food with their hands
Lion tamarins have elongated fingers and hands that allow them to forage for insects
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.
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The future of our planet and the wildlife that call it home is in the hands of the
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
