World Giraffe Day (June 21) is the perfect time to learn more about these incredible creatures and the challenges they face. In celebration, we’re diving into a fascinating aspect of giraffe life: their sleep.
Science Fundraising Events June 21, 2025 When it comes to sleep, giraffes have
Discover and learn more about the amazing animals that call Chester Zoo home, from elephants and giraffes to penguins and Komodo dragons
Aye-aye Aye-ayes have stunning yellowish-orange eyes and distinctive hands which
Credit: Arnaud Desbiez Dr Arnaud Desbiez tells us more: “We have just returned
Accommodation News JOIN Fighting Extinction through Endocrinology Our scientists have
Discover and learn more about the amazing animals that call Chester Zoo home, from elephants and giraffes to penguins and Komodo dragons
Aye-aye Aye-ayes have stunning yellowish-orange eyes and distinctive hands which
We offer you the chance to get up close and personal with the tallest land animals, leaving you with incredible memories that will last a lifetime!
Experience Book your Experience After an introductory briefing you will then have
Working with Ignite Teaching School Alliance, the zoo’s education experts have
Climate disasters have contributed to their decline.
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
Meet Obe, a rare Andean bear welcomed to Chester Zoo! Discover how his presence is vital for the conservation of his species and our efforts to keep them alive.
We’re hoping that the duo will get along famously and go on to have cubs together
