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
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
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
If you have done all three then you can apply for your award.  Get inspired
nutrition from what they eat KS2 – identify that humans and some other animals have
Our magnificent elephant herd are really special to us and our visitors. This experience will give you the opportunity to get involved with elephant enrichment, and give our elephants an experience that they love!
You may have watched them plunge into their pool, sending up sprays of water on a
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
Chester Zoo’s Chief Executive Officer, Jamie Christon, shares his insight on our vital work to save one of the UK’s rarest coastal plants.
Chester Zoo is proud to have one.
lineage of most plant species is more difficult to access. More than 23,000 plants have
