Chester Zoo is on a mission to empower 10 million people to live more sustainably
Learn about one of the most efficient and successful predators in the world – the Sunda gharial, and what Chester Zoo is doing to support this species.
Crocodilians are true survivors, with a natural history that can be traced back over 200 million
Alongside conservation, Chester Zoo has sustainability at its forefront. The future depends on the sustainable work we do today and the Food & Beverage team are conscious that every little effort counts.
During 2018, the Food & Beverage department removed over 2 million pieces of plastic
conservation breeding and science efforts. 18 May 2025 Conservation We’ve secured £4 million
Discover our mission to protect the Komodo dragon. Explore our conservation initiatives and the challenges we face in preserving this incredible species
news Populations Zoo news December 14, 2023 Despite being around for four million
also have a Conservation Masterplan target that by 2031, we will have empowered 10 million
At Chester Zoo, desert locusts play an important role in helping us understand how insects adapt to environmental pressures and change their behaviour. See 15,000 of them close-up in our immersive new Hidden Savannah habitat.
BEHAVIOUR Social When swarming, desert locusts can reach densities of 80 million
Find out more about Sustainable Palm Oil, and what Chester Zoo is doing to promote sustainability and conserve Bornean and Sumatran habitats.
Bornean orangutans. 29,000 trees planted through corporate partnerships. 6.1 million
Discover how visiting zoos and aquariums can inspire sustainable living. Research highlights the positive impact of zoos on visitors‘ commitment to conservation
With more than 700 million visitors worldwide each year, this study highlights the
Find out more about Chester Zoo, its mission and corporate information about the national conservation zoo.
Our 2 million annual visitors and huge online communities are vital in helping us
