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Chester Zoo (www.chesterzoo.org) is a conservation charity that’s working to prevent extinction
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16/11/2025

Eye contact with Tafari

14/11/2025

💫 Our zoo is SO MAGICAL right now! 💫

Lanterns & Light opens TONIGHT and the whole place is glowing!

Walk through colourful forests, a stunning fire garden and encounter playful animal puppeteers around every corner 🐧

We’ve even flown in the big man himself from the North Pole 🎅😉

13/11/2025

Join our FREE online lesson! 📣

Hosted by zoologist and wildlife TV presenter Billy Heaney Nature, we'll be exploring how our conservationists are preventing the extinction of Eastern black rhinos, Asian elephants, Socorro doves and Desertas Island land snails 🐌

During this interactive experience, students will:
🌿 Understand the meaning of 'endangered' and 'extinct'
🌍 Discover how zoos like Chester Zoo are protecting wildlife
🌳 Explore threats like habitat loss and the illegal wildlife trade
💬 Have questions answered LIVE by conservation experts!

📅 20 November 2025 | 🕚 11am | KS2

Don’t miss it 👉https://www.chesterzoo.org/events/chester-zoo-live-lesson-preventing-extinction-with-chester-zoo

In partnership with STEM Live Lessons & Hi-impact

12/11/2025

POV: You’re the PERFECT rhino snack 🥕🦏

Sound on for extra snuffles 🥲

07/11/2025

ONE WEEK UNTIL OUR ZOO LIGHTS UP! ✨

Our zoo will transform into a glowing winter wonderland this Christmas🎄

Expect colour-changing forests, larger than life puppets and incredible NEW light installations at Lanterns & Light! 🐧

Here's a little sneak peek...

https://www.chesterzoo.org/events/lanterns-and-light

05/11/2025

Counting EVERY bat… because EVERY bat counts! 🦇🫶

Rodrigues fruit bats were once the world's most endangered species of bat, as just 70 individuals remained in the wild.

After decades of teamwork alongside the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation there are now more than 20,000 thriving today 🌍

31/10/2025

🐆⚡RARE CHEETAH BROTHERS ARRIVE!⚡🐆

Meet Northeast African cheetahs Kendi and Tafari.

With fewer than 500 in the wild, they’re here to help save their species from extinction 🌍

30/10/2025

It’s OFFICIAL… there’s been a baby boom! 🫶

We’ve had a record-breaking year of new arrivals! From snow leopard cub Bheri, to Socorro doves hatching after going extinct in the wild, to four feisty fossa pups… and thousands of rare snails released back into the wild!

Each one helping to bring their species back from the brink 🌍

And the best part? There’s still more to come 👀

28/10/2025

Those little squeaks! 🥹

FOUR baby bush dogs have had their very first health check and the results are in… ONE male and THREE female pups! 🐾

They were all weighed, had their teeth, eyes and body condition checked, received a microchip and important vaccines 🩺

They’re all now important new additions to the conservation breeding programme that’s safeguarding the species.

26/10/2025

Our BIGGEST Youth Summit ever is here! 🙌

Join inspiring talks from environmental activist Mya-Rose Craig Birdgirl and conservation podcaster Jack Baker Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast

Plus a whole day of hands-on workshops and inspirational stories on how YOU can get into the world of conservation 🌍… with a fun pub quiz to end the day 🍻

Hit the link in the comments to grab the last few tickets 🎟️

When? Saturday 8 November
Where? Chester Zoo

23/10/2025

BORNEAN ORANGUTAN BORN! 🧡

Just look at how the little one clings to new mum Leia 🥰

This birth is a vital step forward in preventing the extinction of these critically endangered great apes 🦧

22/10/2025

Spooky season is OFFICIALLY here! 🎃 👻

The zoo is filled with giant pumpkins, magical stories and spooky surprises around every corner until the 2 November.

Treat yourself to sweet snacks, cosy autumn vibes and plenty of family fun. Everything’s included with your zoo visit - and kids tickets are just £10! 🕸️

Address

Chester
CH21EU

Telephone

+441244380280

Website

http://www.chesterzoo.org/

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