Enjoy the perfect Friday night at The Oakfield, Chester Zoo’s unique gastropub. Join us for food, drinks, and a relaxed evening atmosphere at the Zoo
Over the years guests have asked us countless times if The Oakfield could remain
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
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
Known as ‘dancing lemurs’ due to their unique way of getting around, learn about the sifakas at Chester Zoo here.
Highly social, grooming and play have an important role in the development and maintenance
In this walking tour, aimed at Key Stages 3 and 4, we’ll explore African ecosystems and answer some important questions. We’ll visit a range of animals found in the complex ecosystems of Africa and we’ll discover how each species has a unique and irreplaceable role in maintaining their habitat.
Students will have the opportunity to engage in ecological monitoring techniques.
The ploughshare tortoise is the largest and rarest of Madagascar’s four remaining tortoise species. These remarkable creatures are uniquely adapted to the dry forests of western Madagascar, where their distinctive, patterned shells make them highly sought after in the illegal wildlife trade.
At Chester Zoo, our ploughshare tortoises have been given a second chance after being
prestigious industry awards Chester Zoo’s keepers, scientists, educators, and scholars have
A unique toolkit from Chester Zoo to empower and enable young people to take action in their own life for a more sustainable future.
Get in touch CREDITS The Young Conservation Changemakers Toolkit wouldn’t have
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
Explore Chester Zoo’s new Education Hub designed to inspire future generations! Learn how this initiative is helping to create a brighter future for our planet.
“It’s more important than ever that all students have opportunities to get outside
