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.

19 Sep 2023

Our new state-of-the-art education centre has opened at the zoo and will  inspire and empower future conservationists to take action for the environment.

7 Sep 2023

A critically endangered Bornean orangutan has been born at the zoo to doting parents Sarikei and Willie.

22 Aug 2023

We’ve become the first in Europe to successfully breed a critically endangered stonefly – 28 years after it had been declared extinct!

4 Aug 2023

A rare black jaguar, named Inka has arrived at Chester Zoo as part of special programme which is caring for the species across Europe.

21 Jul 2023

Chester Zoo celebrates the birth of a rare baby Southern pudu, one of the world’s smallest species of deer!

6 Jul 2023

We’re celebrating the birth of an endangered okapi calf – a rare animal also known as the forest giraffe.

23 Jun 2023

We’re celebrating the arrival of two baby Komodo dragons – the largest living lizard on the planet! 

 

23 Jun 2023

Please be aware that a page on Facebook is impersonating us and using the name ‘The Chester Wildlife Park’ to promote a fake competition which goes on to ask for your personal details and financial information.

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21 Jun 2023

We’ve received a £318,323 National Lottery Heritage Fund grant to accelerate nature recovery and ensure a brighter future for wildlife in Cheshire!

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