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.
FOUND IN Africa and Western Asia Although desert locusts have a core range in Africa
Discover the roan antelope, one of Africa’s most striking grazers. With bold facial markings and powerful horns, these social antelopes thrive in the savannah – but face growing threats. Learn more about their behaviour, habitat and how conservation efforts are securing their future.
With keen eyesight and powerful legs, they have a fighting chance against predators
Aimed at students 16+, this workshop will investigate the importance of classification, using case studies from the animals at the zoo and conservation projects to explore 21st century classification techniques.
Conservation, science & education Accommodation Join Classification workshop Scientists have
A giraffe adoption includes a generous donation that not only contributes to the wellbeing of the animals at the zoo but also supports funding for projects across the globe and offers you something amazing in return!
Northern giraffes have been extensively hunted for their meat, but their main threat
January 07, 2015 The 6ft (1.8m) calf, which keepers have named Zahra, was born just
From lab work in Chester Zoo to ranger training in Kenya, we’re giving this iconic species a second chance.
Thanks to this research, twelve Eastern black rhino calves have been born at the
Discover how visiting zoos and aquariums can inspire sustainable living. Research highlights the positive impact of zoos on visitors‘ commitment to conservation
worldwide each year, this study highlights the opportunity that these institutions have
From animal behaviour to designing their habitats, our curriculum-linked workshops will inspire your students to further their learning of the zoo and conservation industry.
Classification workshop Scientists have been classifying the natural world for hundreds
Introducing our fully accessible penguin feeding experience. Feed our colony of Humboldt penguins from your own private cabana!
is suitable for guests who are wheelchair users, but please let us know if you have
Become a Patron Add a leaf to our Giving Tree Donate to have a name engraved on
