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
We are now one of over 300 organisations that have signed the Power of Youth charter
Chester Zoo celebrates the birth of a rare baby giraffe! Learn about this addition and its role in the vital conservation efforts for giraffes worldwide
Our cameras have captured the incredible moment a Rothschild’s giraffe calf drops
Our outreach team can bring a range of dynamic workshops to your school or community. Our inspiring range of interactive workshops are tailored to all different age groups across the North West.
We’re always happy to discuss your needs so your group have the best possible experience
Find answers to frequently asked questions about Chester Zoo. Discover useful information on tickets, opening times, memberships, animal experiences, accessibility, and more. Explore our FAQs to make the most of your visit
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Rodrigues fruit bats are also known as Rodrigues flying foxes, and they belong to the Megabat group. The name flying fox comes from their long canine-like faces and this group of bats don’t use echolocation, but instead, rely on their incredible eyesight to navigate and find food.
Pteropus rodricensis) IUCN Red List StatusEndangered About For centuries, bats have
Our Apprentice Keeper’s will play a key role working as part of our professional animal keeping teams, to ensure the highest standards of animal husbandry and wellbeing are maintained across the zoo.
of our latest opportunities will be listed on the gov.uk website Search Do you have
Chester Zoo is proud to announce exciting news for rare parrot species. Discover our latest conservation strategies that bring hope for these vibrant birds.
Accommodation Join New hope for incredibly rare parrots Two extremely rare baby birds have
A year ago we experienced one of the most difficult days in Chester Zoo’s long history when a fire broke out in our Monsoon Forest habitat. Learn more here
were found around the zoo for the rescued species and we’re delighted to see they have
Named after June Mottershead, our founder’s daughter, June’s Pavilion offers family friendly, classic dishes including delicious sustainably-sourced fish & chips and freshly made burgers!
We have a wide selection of burgers to cater to all tastes.
