News | Chester Zoo

Say hello to Dash, our new Sumatran tiger!

2 Aug 2022

We’re launching our first ever animal apprenticeship scheme!

We hope to inspire more people to take up a career in conservation with our brand new apprenticeship scheme!

9 May 2022

In pictures: Celebrating 90 years of memorable moments

Celebrate Chester Zoo's 90th anniversary with a stunning collection of photographs capturing the zoo's rich history and memorable moments

10 Jun 2021

We're open!

16 Apr 2021

Rare Baby Giraffe Born At Chester Zoo (43)

Rare giraffe calf born at the zoo!

12 Mar 2021

Training our Volunteers through lockdown

5 Mar 2021

Fundraising ‘superstars’ help to save us from extinction!

After a rollercoaster of a year, we take a look back at some of our incredible fundraising superstars, who helped to save their favourite charity zoo…

22 Dec 2020

New figures reveal we’re now home to a record 35 THOUSAND animals!

The zoo’s annual animal headcount has revealed we are now home to more individuals than ever before!

14 Nov 2020

The Birds of Monsoon Forest

Discover the vibrant and diverse bird species that call the Monsoon Forest at Chester Zoo their home. Explore their unique habitats and behaviors at Chester Zoo

21 Oct 2020

The Secret Life of the Zoo is back! Chester Zoo’s heart-warming TV series Returns

Since it first aired in 2016, Channel 4’s ground-breaking documentary series, The Secret Life of the Zoo, has taken viewers behind-the-scenes at the UK’s most popular wildlife attraction, Chester Zoo.

12 Aug 2020

The Road to Rhino Recovery

16 Apr 2020

Members Of The Asian Elephant Herd At Chester Zoo. From Left To Right... Maya, Aung Bo, Sundara Hi Way, Riva Hi Way And Indali Hi Way

A rare Asian elephant has been born at the zoo!

The healthy, female calf, arrived to 15-year-old mum Sundara Hi Way following a 22-month gestation, with the birth caught on our CCTV camera

27 Feb 2020

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