ANYONE and EVERYONE can be a CONSERVATION HERO. This award is based on your individual effort to PROTECT wildlife and live life more sustainably each and everyday. We’re here to empower you to CONNECT with nature, take ACTION for wildlife and be a VOICE for change. TOGETHER we know we can make a HUGE difference. Let’s do this!

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How to earn your CONSERVATION HERO award

To earn an award select one Connect, one Take Action and one Voice for Change activity.

If you complete multiple different activities, you can receive multiple awards per topic. Choose your topic in Native Wildlife or Sustainability.

You must complete 1 activity from Connect, 1 from Action and 1 from Voice for Change.

We want to hear all about it – so make sure you take photos, make notes and document everything you do!

How to apply

To apply you must have achieved the following

  • Completed 1 Connect, 1 Action and 1 Voice activity in your chosen topic
  • Asked your parent or guardian for permission if you are under 16. They can find our privacy policy here.
  • Apply for your award here

We can’t wait to see what you’ve done and hear all about it! Submit your application online below or write to us and tell us all about it. Remember to include your full name, home address and postcode and post your application with a stamp to:

Chester Zoo
Upton-by-Chester
Chester
CH2 1EU

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CONNECT, TAKE ACTION & BE A VOICE FOR CHANGE

Find your challenge, simply choose a topic and complete a Connect, Action and Voice activity to win your Conservation Hero award.

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BE INSPIRED BY OUR CONSERVATION CHAMPIONS

Take a look at some of the wonderful things they have been upto to help our planet and prevent extinction.

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Ready to take it to another next level?

Whether you want to complete an award on your own, as a group or as a whole community, there’s awards available for EVERYONE!

Become a CONSERVATION ADVOCATE

Take it to the next level by getting others involved! Our Conservation Advocate certificates are awarded to 2-4 people championing conservation together.

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Join our CONSERVATION CHANGE MAKERS!

Get together with 5 or more like minded people. The more people in your group, the bigger the impact we’ll have for wildlfe, our planet and futures.

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