Get up close to our okapi in our Okapi Experience at Chester Zoo and feed them specially prepared browse.
Declining numbers Okapi numbers have declined by 50% in 24 years.
Venture into the darkness of Fruit Bat Forest and discover more about these fascinating nocturnal creatures.
Parents or guardians will need to purchase zoo admission separately, or have a valid
Each one tells a story of animals that have inspired myths and folklore for centuries
Anoas are the smallest species of wild cattle found only on the Indonesian islands of Sulawesi and Buton and are sometimes referred to as ‘demon of the forest’.
BEHAVIOUR Solitary & defensive They have short straight horns for marking and defending
Our carnivore experts have captured the first moments the brothers stepped into their
We have also recently started supporting a project run by the Katala Foundation focused
Standing between 1 and 1.2 metres tall, lions are impressively built animals, with compact bodies, powerful legs and strong jaws and teeth, making them superb hunters.
Males tend to have shorter, darker manes, making them visibly distinct.
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
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
We’re thrilled to share that Chester Zoo has been named the third most popular paid attraction in England, with 1,947,544 visitors coming through our gates last year!
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