National Conservation Zoo
Opening times today: 10am - 4pm (Last entry at 3pm)
Explore our range of resources to help with teaching and learning at home and at school
The garden snail fact file from Chester Zoo helps children explore the lives of these slow-moving invertebrates, including where they live, what they eat, and how long they live. It also highlights simple steps young people can take to support invertebrate conservation in their gardens and green spaces.
The Create a hibernaculum resource from Chester Zoo shows learners how to build a safe space for amphibians, reptiles, and other wildlife to survive the winter. It combines practical conservation skills with ecological learning, encouraging children to take direct action to support biodiversity.
The Investigate amphibians and reptiles in winter resource from Chester Zoo teaches learners how these animals survive cold months by finding sheltered hibernation spots. It combines mapping, measuring, and observation to help children understand adaptation and seasonal change.
The planting for moths resource from Chester Zoo teaches learners how to attract and support moths by providing the right plants for both adults and caterpillars. It highlights their ecological importance and encourages wildlife-friendly gardening to boost biodiversity.
The swift fact file from Chester Zoo introduces learners to the habitat, diet, and fascinating migration of this endangered UK bird. It also inspires conservation action by encouraging the use of nest boxes and bird-friendly gardens to help protect swifts.
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 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.