9 Jun 2023

Over 20 years ago we began a mission to bring the iconic harvest mouse back from the brink of extinction in the UK. We’re thrilled to share this conservation success story alongside our brand new flagship film, showcasing the conservation hero behind the tale.

25 Nov 2022

Nearly 30 years after the golden skiffia disappeared from Mexico’s waters, our conservationists have helped to return the rare fish to the wild.

6 Jan 2022

Ahead of what conservation experts have labelled a “crucial summit” on biodiversity this spring, we’ve released a new paper, sharing our plans to step up our global role in PREVENTING EXTINCTION.

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1 Nov 2021

The climate crisis our planet is facing is of great concern for many young people. The education sector has an opportunity to play a vital role in the legacy of COP26.

28 Oct 2021

MPs debated the new Animal Welfare Bill and took the opportunity to stress the INVALUABLE role that zoos play in preventing extinction.

21 Oct 2021

At the end of a long journey through the 2020-21 academic year, our Industrial Placement Students reflect on their growth and plans for the future.

13 Oct 2021

A NEW BBC wildlife series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough and Prince William features our work promoting sustainable palm oil.

15 Sep 2021

After an incredible summer celebrating the Olympics in Tokyo, here in Britain the British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums are handing out gold, silver and bronze to some of the very best projects among zoo conservation in their annual awards.

25 Aug 2021

An endangered frog from South America, with a rather unfortunate nickname, has gone on display at the zoo for the first time!

31 May 2019
Chester Zoo conservationists have conducted the first ever bio-tagging of a giant pangolin in the wild – taking a critical step towards understanding this elusive animal and helping to save it from extinction.