Sun bears are excellent climbers and spend considerable time in trees. They feed on sweet fruits, small rodents, birds and insects.

To help compensate for the sometimes-watery environment, bush dogs have partially webbed feet. They swim pretty well, too. 

The Giant otter is known as the ‘river wolf’ - come and find out why at Chester Zoo. 

Orangutans are amongst the most intelligent animals on the planet. At Chester Zoo we have both Bornean and Sumatran orangutans. 

Close relatives of giraffes, the okapi is one of the longest living species on the planet, thought to have existed for over 7,000,000 years!

These anteaters are super efficient feeders. They can flick their tongues up to 150 times per minute to eat ants.

With your support, Chester Zoo can continue to work to protect cotton-top tamarins – come and learn about these fascinating primates. 

Known as ‘dancing lemurs’ due to their unique way of getting around, learn about the sifakas at Chester Zoo here.  

Chester Zoo is home to Kirk’s dik-diks, the smallest antelope in the world. Learn about these social, dainty creatures here.

Lemurs are an example of primates who smile as a gesture of submissiveness. Like people, their smile is a clear message that they mean no harm.

Find out the shrew-like Karoo round-eared sengis of Chester Zoo and how the zoo helps to protect them.

Chester Zoo are working hard on our Action Indonesia project to ensure the protection of the precious Congo buffalo. Click to find out more.