We have a strong commitment to education and outreach, including 120,000 school children
Six tuataras are thriving in their new home here at Chester Zoo; the only place they’ve ever successfully bred outside of New Zealand in 70 million years.
outside of New Zealand in 70 million years July 24, 2024 Reptiles, believed to have
Often mistaken for lizards, the Tuatara of Chester Zoo evolved 250 million years ago, before dinosaurs. Click to read how we’re working to protect them.
are often mistaken for lizards due to their similar appearance, however tuatara have
Celebrate the arrival of a rare baby chimpanzee! Learn about this adorable new addition and its vital role in our conservation efforts for endangered primates.
Our photographers have captured a series of photos of the precious newborn, showing
Science Conservation March 13, 2025 Members of the Chester Zoo science team have
The calf, which has been revealed as a boy, arrived to proud parents Margery (7) and Betong (6) on Thursday morning (18 July). Find out more here!
Baby tapirs have distinctive coats when first born, made up of a series of spots
Discover the Grévy’s zebra: Africa’s largest zebra species and one of its most endangered.
They have distinctive long, narrow heads which differ from plains and mountain zebras
However, now that our teams have started to assess the site, we are devastated to
a group of children who have formed an eco-committee to look at the protection of
Chester Zoo and Missouri Botanical Garden have partnered with Malagasy communities
