Field Projects

Through the NEZS Conservation and Research Grant scheme, Chester Zoo supports a wide variety of smaller conservation projects each year.

Ranging from species monitoring and habitat protection to training and education, these projects work to conserve threatened species worldwide.  In 2009, we helped finance and coordinate over 60 different projects around the world. These projects are listed in full in the zoo’s Annual Report. 

The funding cycle for the grant runs from January to December and applications are accepted throughout the year. Competition for the NEZS Conservation & Research Grants is always high and our major criteria for grants include conservation impact and opportunities to link our ex situ activities and our in situ outreach support.
For information on how to apply for NEZS Conservation & Research Grants please email enquiries to conservation@chesterzoo.org 

Further information on grants

Below are a few examples of projects we are currently supporting through our grants scheme.

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  Cheetahs

  Cheetah conservation at N/a’an ku sê Carnivore Research Project in Namibia.

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  Komodo Dragon

  Protecting the world's largest living lizard in Indonesia.

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  Partula Snail

  Helping to save the native snails of French Polynesia.

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  Tapir Project

  Researching the Lowland Tapir in the Brazilian Pantanal.

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  Thailand Hornbills

  Saving the threatened hornbill species of Thailand.

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  Kibale Fuel Wood

  Supporting the Kibale Fuel Wood Project in Uganda and protection of the national park.

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