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Turtles could be the KEY to preventing and fighting cancer in humans! 👇A new study, led by University of Nottingham usin...
09/07/2025

Turtles could be the KEY to preventing and fighting cancer in humans! 👇

A new study, led by University of Nottingham using decades of health records from turtles here at Chester Zoo and around the world - has found that cancer is incredibly rare in these amazing reptiles 🐢

Why are turtles so resistant to cancer? They have strong natural defences, a slow metabolism that puts less stress on their bodies and special genes that help protect them - helping some live to more than 150 years old!

By studying turtles, we could learn how to prevent or fight cancer in people and discover secrets to healthy ageing 💚

06/07/2025

We used 200 cameras and 3D scanned the WHOLE zoo to make this new TV ad… 🎥 What do you think? 👀

One zoo. Endless adventures.

Help us name TWO penguin chicks! 🐧🐧Our penguin team choose a different naming theme each year and this year... the theme...
03/07/2025

Help us name TWO penguin chicks! 🐧🐧

Our penguin team choose a different naming theme each year and this year... the theme is stars, space and celestial wonders 🪐💫🔭

Comment below with your ideas! 👇

🎙️ HUGE NEWS: Our very own podcast is now LIVE!We’ve teamed up with comedian and TikTok star Abi Clarke as she attempts ...
24/06/2025

🎙️ HUGE NEWS: Our very own podcast is now LIVE!

We’ve teamed up with comedian and TikTok star Abi Clarke as she attempts to become our newest zookeeper recruit.

Spoiler alert: She has no idea what she's doing 😅

From tackling her fear of crocodiles to relocating a flock of flamingos, she’s diving headfirst into zoo life - and the results are hilarious! 🐊🦩

Episode one of Abi Clarke: Zookeeper in Training is out now! Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms 🎧 (Link in comments below)

21/06/2025

What better way to celebrate World Giraffe Day than by looking back at one of our FAVOURITE moments from last year – the arrival of little (now not-so-little!) Edie 🦒 Full of personality from day one 💛

This September, you can make a difference for these awe-inspiring animals.

Join us at our special event, Run for Nature, where you can take part in a fun run, a 5k or a 10k, all in the name of raising vital funds to help us to protect the endangered Nubian giraffe, whose numbers have plummeted due to habitat loss, poaching and human conflict. All proceeds will go directly to supporting essential conservation work in East Africa and here at the zoo through the international breeding programme - helping to secure a future for this incredible species. More details in the comments 👇

20/06/2025

Something VERY exciting is coming your way...

A NEW podcast... all about us!

Episode one, series one lands on Spotify and Apple Music on Tues 24 June. 🎧

Rare, fluffy, and VERY cute 😍🦆 Endangered Maccoa ducklings have hatched for the first time EVER at the zoo, a breeding b...
19/06/2025

Rare, fluffy, and VERY cute 😍🦆

Endangered Maccoa ducklings have hatched for the first time EVER at the zoo, a breeding breakthrough for one of Africa’s rarest ducks!

Just 5,000 remain in the wild, so these little guys are kind of a big deal 💚

CALLING ALL TEACHERS & EDUCATORS 🚨Go WILD with us on 23 June! Join wildlife biologist & TV presenter Lizzie Daly live fr...
19/06/2025

CALLING ALL TEACHERS & EDUCATORS 🚨

Go WILD with us on 23 June! Join wildlife biologist & TV presenter Lizzie Daly live from Chester Zoo for an epic online lesson celebrating World Rainforest Day 🌏🌿

During this interactive experience, students will:

🦧 Explore Southeast Asia’s vibrant rainforests
🌴 Learn about the powerful impact of choosing sustainable palm oil
💬 Chat live with conservation experts

📅 23 June 2025 | 🕚 11am

Find out more here 👉 https://www.chesterzoo.org/events/chester-zoo-live-lesson-world-rainforest-day

In partnership with STEM Live, hi-impact & supported by Ferrero 💚

One of the RAREST birds you’ll EVER see…Only 11 blue-eyed ground doves remain in the wild 😲To help save them, our expert...
18/06/2025

One of the RAREST birds you’ll EVER see…

Only 11 blue-eyed ground doves remain in the wild 😲
To help save them, our expert team joined forces in Brazil with SAVE Brasil & Parque Das Aves - and here’s the incredible news...THREE chicks have just hatched! 🐣

Our bird experts flew out to support with egg incubation and hand-rear the tiny chicks in a specially designed breeding facility, using skills developed right here at our conservation zoo.

These precious chicks are a vital lifeline for the species - and bring real hope for the future of these stunning birds. With time (and teamwork!), we hope to build on this success and continue to help boost the wild population 💙

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