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Meet over 500 species on your next visit

From towering giants of the savannah to tiny species that play a vital role in our ecosystems, there are so many animals to discover and learn about at Chester Zoo.

Snow leopard

Panthera uncia

Northern giraffe

Giraffa camelopardalis

Sumatran orangutan

Pongo abelii

Sunda gharial

Tomistoma schlegelii

Humboldt penguin

Spheniscus humboldti

Greater one-horned rhino

Rhinoceros unicornis

Sumatran tiger

Panthera tigris sumatrae

Two-toed sloth

Choloepus didactylus

Andean bear

Tremarctos ornatus

Komodo dragon

Varanus komodoensis

What's new at the zoo

There are always new adventures to be had, new animals to meet and more to learn. Here's the latest from the zoo.

Zoo news

Read what's happening right now at Chester Zoo.

Conservationists Celebrate As First Ever Snow Leopard Cub Is Born At Chester Zoo3

Meet our newest arrival!

We're very happy to announce the birth of a snow leopard. The little one should be out and about any day now!

Heart of Africa

Discover Chester Zoo’s newest and most immersive experience, where African landscapes, species and culture come to life.

The Reserve

From 18 August, stay overnight at our brand new safari lodges for a luxurious, relaxing stay.

Make your visit even more memorable

There's so much more to discover during your day at the zoo.

Plants and gardens

Explore our award-winning gardens and discover our passion for plants that play a vital role in helping local wildlife.

Food and drink

Enjoy food and drink together, from a sit-down meal in The Oakfield pub, to a treat ice-cream in the afternoon.

Play areas

Let your little ones run wild in five different playgrounds – the perfect imaginative and stimulating spaces for your children to explore.

Virtual reality experiences

Immerse yourself in new worlds with virtual reality, from the rainforest canopy to ocean depths.

Plants and gardens

Explore our award-winning gardens and discover our passion for plants that play a vital role in helping local wildlife.

Food and drink

Enjoy food and drink together, from a sit-down meal in The Oakfield pub, to a treat ice-cream in the afternoon.

Play areas

Let your little ones run wild in five different playgrounds – the perfect imaginative and stimulating spaces for your children to explore.

Virtual reality experiences

Immerse yourself in new worlds with virtual reality, from the rainforest canopy to ocean depths.

Check out what we're capturing on camera

With so many unmissable moments, we're sharing some on this page to help you get excited for your next visit!

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