Recent Births & Arrivals
There's always something new at the zoo! Whether it's new births helping safeguard species or new arrivals that are coming into our care for the first time and become a key part of our conservation work. Learn all about our most recent arrivals here.
Other latest arrivals & births
Just a few of the most recent arrivals and births here at Chester Zoo, contributing towards our conservation and species saving work within the zoo itself as well as for worldwide wildlife.
Nilay and Shanti have been genetically matched to help create a healthy and sustainable safety-net population in conservation zoos.
The one-year-old siblings made the journey from Yorkshire Wildlife Park to join us here at Chester Zoo, where they will play a vital role in the global conservation breeding programme for the Northeast African cheetah.
Upcoming Events & New Experiences
As well as exciting new arrivals, there's so much more to see & do at the zoo. With a varied program of events and new experiences with our amazing animals.
Other events & experiences
From raucous, fun quiz nights to in-depth conservation talks there's many events happening in the zoo throughout the year. Our once in a lifetime Experiences are also regularly changing & being added to, getting you up close to your favourites here at the zoo.
Proudly sponsored by Pura baby care, The Really Wild Egg Trail is back for 2026. Discover giant eggs and wildlife fun as you explore the zoo.
Start your day with exclusive early access to the jaguars on a VIP tour followed by a delicious hot buffet breakfast in the zoo’s jaguar‑themed restaurant.
