News | Chester Zoo

27 Jan 2020

A year ago we experienced one of the most difficult days in Chester Zoo’s long history when a fire broke out in our Monsoon Forest habitat

10 Dec 2019

Sustainable palm oil statement

1 Nov 2019

IgniteZoo Project

25 Oct 2019

Conservationists Sound Alarm As New Data Show Mountain Chicken Frogs Close To Extinction

The tale of the mountain chicken

International Mountain Chicken Day 2019 is a chance for us to reflect on the history of one of the world's rarest frogs, and the brighter future we are helping to build for it.

13 Sep 2019

Malayan Tapir With Mum Small Gallery Image

Take a look at this adorable footage of new baby Tapir born at Chester Zoo!

The calf, which has been revealed as a boy, arrived to proud parents Margery (7) and Betong (6) on Thursday morning (18 July).

24 Jul 2019

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!

12 Feb 2019

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.

15 Dec 2018

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

Meet the fluffy flamingos that have hatched at Chester Zoo!

14 Aug 2018

HAPPY WORLD GIRAFFE DAY

20 Jun 2018

Poo science: assessing hormones in elephant dung

22 Oct 2017

The Reserve At Chester Zoo Northern Giraffes (1)

A day to celebrate the incredible giraffe

20 Jun 2017

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