Birth of rare chimpanzee delights conservationists at Chester Zoo Heartwarming footage shows baby being held closely by new mum Alice Adorable infant joins a group of 21 at the zoo which is vitally important to future of the species…
Chester Zoo is set to open its award-winning gastro pub to the public on Friday evenings in February. For the first time, The Oakfield, which was once home to the some of the first animals to live at the…
A special Christmas carol service bringing together children and families from Cheshire who have faced a challenging year has taken place at Chester Zoo. The concert – part of HRH The Princess of Wales’ Together at Christmas initiative –…
Zookeepers film the birth of a critically endangered eastern black rhino calf Newly released images show mum Zuri and her precious new arrival bonding together following 15-month pregnancy Rhino experts say the pair are ‘inseparable’ The eastern black rhino…
Chester Zoo has shared first images of its winter spectacle, Lanterns & Light A team of 40 people have been preparing groundbreaking new installations in its longest light trail yet Fire gardens, costumed characters, giant pea-lit animals and the…
Chester Zoo will soon be opening a stall at the new Chester Market – subject to contract – this will be the zoo’s first retail outlet outside of its home in Upton. The 510 sq. ft. stall will occupy a…
On Tuesday 20th June, the Destination Chester team delivered its very first Chester Showcase at Old Palace Chester. The event showcased the city’s Summer events and experiences programme to front-line hospitality and hotel teams – as well as to key…
Into the Night: Chester Zoo’s popular late nights to return this summer… with adults-only evenings, special cinema nights and a celebrity guest appearance added to the line-up for the first time Chester Zoo to open until sunset as popular Into…
Two critically endangered female Sumatran tiger cubs emerge from their den at Chester Zoo for the very first time. First pictures released of Chester Zoo’s two playful Sumatran tiger cubs Zoo captures moment cubs take first adventure out of the…
Eggs-plore Chester Zoo this Easter with a ‘Really Wild Egg Trail’ Uncover six giant eggs along the trail to and get a free Nat Geo kids magazine Free trail runs every day from 1 – 16 April with zoo tickets…
Conservation charity hopes its special Mother’s Day treat will connect more families with the wonders of the natural world Zoo is offering all mums the opportunity to visit for free on 18 and 19 March Free tickets can be claimed…
Chester Zoo has recently celebrated the birth of a Coquerel’s sifaka, becoming the first zoo in Europe to successfully breed this critically endangered lemur. The precious youngster arrived to parents Beatrice (10) and Elliot (10), 18 months after the duo…
This winter, we’re inviting you to join us for another incredible year of The Lanterns, as we bring you a magical experience that’s uniquely Chester Zoo. Seeing truly is believing… Set off from the zoo and travel to distant lands, each one different to the…
The conservation zoo’s Charity Connections Scheme will see 5,000 people from a range of low-come groups visit the zoo, for free, and learn about its mission to prevent extinction.
Tickets are available to a range of charities, not-for-profit organisations and community groups that help support people who may have faced barriers to visiting the zoo previously.
Stunning new images have revealed what Chester Zoo’s upcoming luxury wedding and events venue, The Square, will look like when it opens next year. The zoo has released an exclusive set of artist’s impressions providing a first glimpse of the…
Things to do this summer: Chester Zoo to open until sunset for the first time ever as special Into the Night evenings are unveiled For the very first time, visitors can get a special look at the zoo after its normal…
Nine Humboldt penguins have hatched out of their eggs at Chester Zoo The fluffy chicks have been named after different items of fruit by zookeepers Among the new arrivals Plum, Peach, Papaya, Cherry, Rhubarb and Satsuma Of the world’s…
Charity zoo set to feature incredible species on a virtual trip to the zoo Schoolchildren, students, families and those with a passion for wildlife conservation can tune in for free live on Facebook on 16 March Virtual Zoo Day event…
Everyone say aaaaa-rdvark! Dobby, the first baby aardvark ever to be born at Chester Zoo, snuggles up with mum, Oni Sleepy baby aardvark is pictured snuggling up to new mum, Oni Calf is being hand-reared by conservationists who are providing…
Chester Zoo releases exciting new details about its annual Christmas celebration · Event will shine a light on species that are threatened with extinction, through never-before-seen illuminations · Special area will celebrate the zoo’s 90th birthday year in lights …
Chester communities are being invited to plunge deep into an enchanted forest this autumn and cocoon themselves in creativity in The Nest. Destination Chester, a network of the city’s tourism partners, has taken over the site of the former PROCook…
Zoo’s pioneering work to protect orangutans highlighted on BBC One’s prestigious Earthshot Prize series Narrated by Sir David Attenborough and Prince William, the inspirational programme focusses on new and ground-breaking wildlife conservation projects around the world Conservationists from wildlife NGO,…
Chester Zoo releases exciting new details about its annual Christmas celebration Event will shine a light on species that are threatened with extinction, through never-before-seen illuminations Special area will celebrate the zoo’s 90th birthday year in lights Other brand new…
Rare Rothschild’s giraffe delivers her precious youngster from a height of 2m (6.5ft) onto soft straw Special moment male calf enters the world comes at the end of 15-month pregnancy for mum, Orla Leggy youngster already stands at 6ft tall…
