Field Programmes

Chester Zoo has 10 major field programmes, working on a variety of species and habitats worldwide in order to achieve our mission to help save species threatened with extinction.

We have an ongoing commitment to these field programmes, some of which we have been continuously supporting for over 15 years.  Each programme has a species or regional biodiversity focus and we have strong partnerships out in the field.   Many of the programmes require expertise from a variety of Chester Zoo staff including conservationists, keepers and education staff.

  • Amphibian Conservation

    Saving threatened amphibian species worldwide.

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  • Asian Elephant Conservation

    Helping to mitigate against human-elephant conflict in India.

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  • Black Rhino Conservation

    Working to protect the critically endangered Black rhino in Kenya and Tanzania.

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  • China Conservation

    Supporting the conservation of flora and fauna in China.

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  • Jaguar Conservation

    Reducing human-wildlife conflict problems across the Jaguar's range.

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  • Mascarenes Conservation

    Saving 'small island' populations from extinction in the Indian Ocean.

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  • Native Species Conservation

    Conserving the threatened species of the UK.

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  • Nigeria Conservation

    Supporting research and habitat protection in Nigeria's national parks and forest reserves.

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  • Philippines Conservation

    Helping to protect the unique biodiversity of the Philippines islands.

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  • Realm of the Red Ape Conservation

    Working to save the threatened species of Borneo and Sumatra.

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