Three months of closure pushed us to the edge of extinction, which triggered 130,000 donors and 1,300 fundraisers from 90 countries to step up and help save us
zoo “This has been one of the worst crises in the zoo’s history, but our hearts have
great chance to connect with nature, which is good for human wellbeing, too.� We have
Find the answers to all our frequently asked questions about adopting an animal at Chester Zoo.
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We recognise those who go above and beyond to educate the next generation about conservation with our 2024 National Conservation Education Awards, celebrating excellence across the whole education sector.
school that has sparked a passion for wildlife and conservation in their pupils. Have
International Mountain Chicken Day 2019 is a chance for us to reflect on the history of one of the world’s rarest frogs, and the future we are building for it
Over time, however, these have fallen silent on all but two of the islands: Montserrat
Book your stay in a luxury zoo lodge in the heart of Cheshire. The perfect balance of luxury and adventure, where each stay helps fund vital conservation work at the zoo and in Africa.
, or you just fancy the chance to ’starfish‘, our Giraffe VIP and Family Lodges have
Asian elephants are the largest land animals in Asia, living in close-knit family groups led by the oldest female. Discover their fascinating behaviors and habitats.
While not all male Asian elephants have tusks, both sexes can develop tushes, small
The white-lipped island pit viper, also known as a blue viper gets its nickname for their bright blue-green scales.
The blue subspecies we have here at the zoo, are native to Komodo island in Indonesia
Meet Edie, our adorable new giraffe calf! Watch her playful antics as she explores her surroundings, delighting visitors and supporting giraffe conservation.
Zookeepers have revealed the not-so-little-youngster, who already stands at more
Over the past two years, hundreds of families and communities in Cheshire have come
