5 Apr 2024

A rare two-week-old Rothschild’s giraffe calf, named Edie, enjoys the spring sunshine in her first outdoor adventure at the zoo.

21 Mar 2024

Two iconic snow leopards have arrived here at the zoo, ahead of the opening of our new Himalayan habitat

15 Mar 2024

Our cameras have captured the incredible moment a Rothschild’s giraffe calf drops from a great height during birth.

19 Feb 2024

We’re celebrating the birth of a rare spider monkey, which is hugely important for the population of this vulnerable primate.

6 Feb 2024

Our chimps are part of a vital international conservation breeding programme, so we’re absolutely delighted to welcome a rare new addition to the chimpanzee family at Chester Zoo!

 

28 Dec 2023

We’re delighted to announce the birth of a critically endangered Coquerel’s sifaka lemur, one of the world’s rarest primates!

14 Dec 2023
22 Nov 2023

Zookeepers film the birth as a critically endangered eastern black rhino calf is welcomed into the world.

20 Oct 2023

A rare Philippine spotted deer fawn has been born at the zoo, providing a boost to a species thought to be on the edge of existence.

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28 Sep 2023

We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of a rare Andean bear as part of a special breeding programme working to protect this amazing species.