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Chester Zoo is a force for nature – and so are our amazing supporters who donate to our appeals.

We are in the midst of an ongoing global, biodiversity and extinction crisis. Every day, our charity is fighting to help prevent species extinction both here in the UK and around the world. Your support of our appeals makes a real and lasting difference in ensuring nature can survive and thrive. Thank you for your support.

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UK Wildlife – Urgent Appeal

The UK is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world, with UK wildlife facing imminent threat – if we don’t act now, the UK will continue to lose species.UK wildlife needs us all – please donate today.

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Stop the illegal wildlife trade

The UN estimates that around 1 million species are under direct threat of extinction. We can't let the global extinction crisis continue. Donate today to help us to put a stop to the illegal wildlife trade.

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2031: 100 years of species conservation

2031 will mark 100 years of Chester Zoo. As we approach our centenary, our planet faces its most significant challenges yet. Donate £100 today and help to ensure our work can continue for another hundred years.

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Snow Leopard Sitting On Rocks By Some Water In Their Zoo Habitat

Footprints for the future

Snow leopards are threatened with extinction, with their population rapidly declining. In fact, the IUCN estimates there are only around 3000 snow leopards left in the wild. In 2023 we welcomed Snow Leopards, Nubra and Yashin, into the zoo as part of our efforts to ensure this special species can survive. Our expert conservationists also continue their work to support snow leopard populations in the wild.

Support our snow leopard conservation work today by donating to have a ‘paw print’ engraved with your or your loved one’s name and placed in the heart of our snow leopard habitat.

Footprints for the Future

Never forget – saving elephants from a deadly virus

EEHV is a virus that kills young elephants in zoos and in the wild. We have developed a vaccine that is now in the test phase. Donate today and help us to continue this groundbreaking work.

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Every donation to our charity helps us to ensure nature can survive and thrive.

Find out more about our work

Your support directly helps to fund our work - in the zoo and across the world. Find out more about the areas of conservation work our experts carry out every day.

There are so many ways to support our work

Our species-saving conservation work - both in the zoo and across the world - is only made possible thanks to our supporters.

Mowgli Street Food Teams Up With Chester Zoo To Help Prevent Wildlife Extinction In South East Asia Borneo.

Our Conservation Masterplan

Preventing extinction can't be done alone – it is complex and requires a collaborative approach to resolve inter-related threats.

Our pioneering science research

Our dedicated team of scientists, data analysts and technologists work together with partners across the world.

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Our conservation work across the globe

Our team of experts work in six regions around the globe- representing some of the planet's most biodiverse habitats.

Our International Conservation Academy

Chester Zoo is a hub for conservation education and we're committed to inspiring future conservationists