While they may look big and scary to some, the fen raft spider is harmless and plays a vital role within healthy aquatic ecosystems. However, 15 years ago, they almost became extinct after people ...

There are many different ways you can support our national conservation zoo. Whichever way you choose - conservation starts with you.

If you’re a group of 15-50 people, book online to receive your 30% discount. If your group is more than 51 people, please contact our team to book.

Silvery gibbons are easily recognised by their long, fluffy, silver-grey fur and fringe-lined faces. A silvery gibbon spends much of its time scaling the rainforest treetops, foraging for fruit and ...

The Chester Zoo herd of giraffes have now moved over to their brand-new home in Heart of Africa. Come and see them explore their new 22-acre savannah, which they share with ostriches, roan antelopes ...

Join expert keepers for an unforgettable adventure high above Monsoon Forest. Our members get an exclusive discount on experiences when they book in person or over the phone. Everything you need to ...

Our Giraffe Retreat Lodges are cosy spaces ideally set up for couples or small families. Overlooking the savannah, enjoy a coffee on your balcony whilst the resident wildlife wander into view. Choose ...

Stood at the heart of the zoo since 1931, when our Founder George Mottershead moved in with his family and his vision of a ‘zoo without bars’ was created. The Oakfield is where it all began for the ...

This Live Lesson takes students on a journey into the world of ecosystem engineers - wildlife that can shape, change and even transform the environments they live in. In this interactive session, ...

Choose a trail and take the zoo at your own pace. Whether you're here to slow down, spot the beauty in nature, or explore with little ones, our self-guided trails invite you to reconnect with the ...

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.

The Zoo Jobs collection from Chester Zoo is a set of connected learning resources designed to introduce young people to the wide range of careers involved in caring for animals and protecting wildlife ...