Meet the Gaboon vipers of Chester Zoo! These distinctive looking snakes are fascinating to look at, but there’s much more to these passive hunters.
The largest individuals can have heads that measure nearly 15 cm across at their
Ensuring our herd of giraffes were moved into their new home was a key part of our Heart of Africa launch planning; getting them from A to B is something we had planned for months in advance. Learn about how we moved these large mammals across the zoo!
In recent years, the giraffes have not lived alongside other species, so our animal
It take a lot of brilliant, talented people to run a national conservation charity zoo. Discover more about the different teams and what it’s like working at the UK’s best zoo, as see what current vacancies are available.
expertly look after the 525 animal species and over 1,000 threatened plants we have
children aged 3-6, but scientists at Chester Zoo, a registered conservation charity, have
13, 2025 An aspect of birdsong works the same way as human speech, scientists have
Our Youth Board works with our Board of Trustees and our executive team, including our Directors, to develop the zoo’s approach to working with young people.
They have one mission – to help to prevent extinction.
Chester Zoo celebrates a conservation milestone in Wales! Discover how our work with partners is helping to protect and restore Welsh wildlife habitats.
sand lizard is one of the most endangered reptiles in Britain and was believed to have
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.
most popular visitor attractions in accordance to the healthy food options they have
We’re overjoyed that Roberts Bakery have joined the push to prevent deforestation
These monkeys are known for their strong social bonds, often seen grooming and cuddling with their lifelong mates. Come and see them interact at Chester Zoo!
Both genders have been observed leading groups, and breeding pairs often ‚duet‘ together
