grasslands of East Africa, these near-hairless rodents live entirely underground in vast tunnel
grasslands of East Africa, these near-hairless rodents live entirely underground in vast tunnel
A family-friendly light experience at Chester Zoo. Discover wildlife, wonder and festive joy – one of the best things to do at Christmas in the North West.
Interact with playful puppets, drift through the Ribbon Tunnel, gaze at kaleidoscope
Step into the Heart of Africa, Chester Zoo’s newest immersive experience, where the spirit of the savannah comes to life like never before.
Naked mole rat These near-hairless rodents live entirely underground in vast tunnel
Meet the meerkats of Chester Zoo. You will always be able to spot at least one of these incredibly social animals in their habitat.
They’re also fantastic diggers with sharp claws perfect for making tunnels.
They have short, powerful limbs with shovel-shaped claws, making them excellent diggers, and are easily recognisable with their long snout and pointy ears.
nocturnal Aardvarks are most active at night and are great at burrowing underground tunnels
The largest UK zoo habitat ever created – home to 57 iconic African species – set to open at Chester Zoo
You’ll come face-to-face with naked mole rats burrowing through tunnels, as well
