Category: Zoo news
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…
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.
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.
One of our amazing elephant keepers has taken on a year of challenges to raise money for our Never Forget campaign.
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!
Four thousand rare snails, bred and reared by conservationists at Chester Zoo, are being released back into the wild in Bermuda.