8 Jul 2019

As part of our ongoing long-term plans for the future, we’ve been making exciting developments across the zoo. The plan is designed to enhance our position as one of the world’s best conservation, animal and leisure attractions, between now and 2030. Below is the latest update on our developments…

5 Jul 2019

We are using evidence-based research to better understand the relationships and social positions of our chimpanzees to inform husbandry and management decisions to improve wellbeing.

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3 Jul 2019

Chester Zoo has welcomed its one millionth visitor of 2019 – the earliest the wildlife charity has ever reached the milestone in its 88-year history.

2 Jul 2019

One of our amazing elephant keepers has taken on a year of challenges to raise money for our Never Forget campaign.

25 Jun 2019
20 Jun 2019

Chester Zoo swept the board at this year’s annual awards of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) – picking up 15 awards in total!

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13 Jun 2019

Four thousand rare snails, bred and reared by conservationists at Chester Zoo, are being released back into the wild in Bermuda.

23 May 2019
22 May 2019
The Taste Cheshire Awards, now in its 20th year, are considered the benchmark of excellence for the hospitality industry. The highly anticipated food and drink awards, the biggest of its kind in the UK, took place at the Pavilion at Chester Racecourse attended by 400 of the biggest and brightest names in the hospitality industry from across Cheshire.