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How we're spearheading the largest ever translocation of rhinos from Europe to Africa

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The Secrets of the Bermuda skink

Copy Of Copy Of Giant Pangolins In Uganda Chester Zoo Selected (3)

The Secret Lives of Rare Giant Pangolins

A study by conservationists at Chester Zoo is revealing new insights into the previously secret lives of the little-known species!

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The road to recovery

Saturday was one of the toughest days in Chester Zoo's long history. The remarkable efforts from the zoo team and the emergency services meant the fire was extinguished as quickly as possible and all visitors safely evacuated.

Flamingos

Pretty in pink! Flamingo chicks find their feet at the zoo

Meet the fluffy flamingos that have hatched at Chester Zoo!

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HAPPY WORLD GIRAFFE DAY

Asian Elephant Poo

Poo science: assessing hormones in elephant dung

The Reserve At Chester Zoo Northern Giraffes (1)

A day to celebrate the incredible giraffe

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Mauritius Fruit Bat Project

The Reserve At Chester Zoo Northern Giraffes (6)

Kidepo Giraffe Project, Uganda

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Nigel is running for elephants!

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We’ve been named world’s third best zoo by TripAdvisor

We’re home to over 15,000 animals from over 500 species set in 125 acres of zoological gardens, and we’re also rated as the best in the UK

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