Jaguars are the third largest of the big cats after the lion and tiger. ‘Beast of prey’ is thought to be the meaning of the word ‘jaguar’, originally ‘yaguara’ from the Tupian language.
It takes 90 – 110 days for gestation and a mother will have between 1 and 4 cubs
Discover the capybara, often called the giant guinea pig. Native to South America, it holds the title of the world’s largest rodent species.
Adapted for swimming, capybaras possess webbed feet and have their eyes, ears and
We’re celebrating our latest arrival here at the zoo: an endangered greater one-horned rhino calf born to mum, Asha after a 16 month pregnancy! Find out more here
one-horned rhinos are pregnant for around 15 months, so conservationists at the zoo have
The Sulawesi crested macaque is one of the most affectionate monkeys on the planet; learn about these lovely primates at Chester Zoo.
They have distinct individual personalities, which can be seen in their facial expressions
With star-patterned shells, radiated tortoises are one of the world’s most beautiful species of tortoise! Meet them at Chester Zoo.
SPECIES I am a reptile They have one of the longest lifespans of any animal on
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
Learn about one of the most efficient and successful predators in the world – the Sunda gharial, and what Chester Zoo is doing to support this species.
They resemble a crocodile, but they have a very distinctive long, narrow snout and
Initiative – Primary School Winner: Ysgol y Waun In recognition of the work they have
Many species tend to have very limited ranges, some can only be found in a single
Come and meet the Komodo Dragons of Chester Zoo. Get close to the largest lizard on the planet and learn about their deadly venom!
These lizards have long, muscular tails which make them excellent swimmers and help
