National Conservation Zoo
Opening times today: 10am - 4:30pm (Last entry at 3:30pm)
Explore our range of resources to help with teaching and learning at home and at school
An educational resource focused on the UK’s only native badger species. It covers badger behaviour, legal protections, and conservation efforts, making it ideal for lessons on wildlife and habitats.
The "Conservation Breeding" resource educates students about Chester Zoo's role in preserving genetic diversity and preventing species extinction through breeding programmes. Ideal for conservation studies.
The Sustainable Palm Oil Challenge – Teachers’ Pack helps educators map the curriculum against the topic of sustainable palm oil. It will help students understand the environmental and social impact of palm oil production and promotes sustainable choices through engaging classroom activities
This video explains how the clearing of forests for activities such as logging and agriculture threatens wildlife, habitats and global biodiversity. It highlights why forest conservation matters and how human actions can have far-reaching environmental consequences.
This video explains how elephants act as ecosystem engineers by shaping vegetation, dispersing seeds, and creating water sources that support many other species. It highlights the importance of elephant conservation for protecting entire ecosystems and maintaining biodiversity.
This video showcases the life, habitat and ecological importance of these iconic wetland birds, helping young learners understand their role in biodiversity. It also emphasises the value of wetland conservation and encourages viewers to think about protecting natural habitats for flamingos and other wildlife.
This fact file from Chester Zoo teaches young people about Humboldt penguin, covering topics like habitat, threats, and conservation efforts. Suitable for all ages.
Watch Chester Zoo's Snow Leopard Video Fact File to learn about snow leopards, their habitats, and the threats they face. Perfect for KS2-3 Science and Geography.
The "Endangered Species Glossary" provides students with clear definitions of key conservation terms, helping them understand the threats to biodiversity and endangered species. Ideal for science lessons focused on ecosystems and conservation efforts
The "Differences Between Sustainable and Unsustainable Oil Palm Plantations" film educates students on sustainable palm oil practices and their role in protecting biodiversity. Ideal for science and geography lessons on sustainability.
The "What is Palm Oil?" film educates students on palm oil production, its uses, and the importance of sustainability in reducing environmental harm. Ideal for geography and science lessons.
The Giant Vietnamese Magnolia Snail film at Chester Zoo details the rediscovery and conservation efforts surrounding this critically endangered species, highlighting zoo-based conservation and the need for urgent environmental action.