Trooper
It is with real sadness we have to tell you of the death of our male Komodo dragon, Trooper.Trooper was receiving veterinary care after falling ill in recent weeks. Both the herpetology and vet teams...
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Baby Giant Anteater named...
Our rare baby giant anteater, born at the end of last year, has been named!Keepers have called the youngster Eve in honour of the fact she was born on Christmas Eve-Eve after they were finally able to...
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Animatronic bugs to land in 'world first'
We're delighted to be able to reveal details about a ‘world first’ exhibition which is set to open in July.Thirteen giant animatronic bugs are to be unveiled as part of our special new event.Featuring...
View ArticleSangay
We are sad to announce the death of our Spectacled Bear, Sangay.Born in Moscow and arriving here form Zurich in 2008, Sangay was a very popular animal. For the last six months he had been on medication...
View ArticleFirst glimpse of rare Sumatran tiger cubs born
We're delighted to share with you remarkable footage of our Sumatran tiger giving birth!Sumatran tigers Fabi and Kirana wake from their slumber in their den as mum Kirana gives birth to the first of...
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First Tiger Cub Pictures!
Here’s our tiger Kirana keeping a careful eye on one of her two new charges in their first picture of her new cubs.The youngsters are being well protected by mum, who can also be seen giving them a...
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Baby turtle gives species hope
A rare baby turtle has hatched at Chester Zoo. It is first spiny turtle to ever be bred in the UK.This incredible image was captured by Chester Zoo keeper Matt CookSpiny turtles, which are native to...
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Endangered chicks hatch
Rare video footage has captured the charming first moments of four endangered chicks, which have successfully hatched at Chester Zoo.Keepers at the zoo believe it to be the first time the bizarre...
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Corrie cast left buzzing after 'giant' visit
A new arrival is creating a buzz on the cobbles of Coronation Street.Ian Puleston-Davies (who plays Owen Armstrong) was on hand as the street was invaded by one of Chester Zoo’s ‘big bugs’ ahead of its...
View ArticleBreaking News: Black rhino calf born
We're delighted to tell you that our black rhino Zuri gave birth earlier this afternoon.It's early days but both mum and calf are well. The calf is the third black rhino to be born in the last nine...
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Mind-bogglingly Big Bugs Arrive!
Thirteen super-size animatronic bugs have arrived ahead of our brand NEW extra-large exhibition.The amazing new exhibition opens on Saturday 13th July and includes stupendous scorpions, extra-large...
View ArticleJamilah
It is with great sadness that we have to tell you of the death of our elephant calf Jamilah Hi Way.Jamilah, who was born in January 2011, was taken ill yesterday morning and was being treated by the...
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First pictures of our new rhino calf!
Take a peek at some of the very first pictures of our newest arrival, an Eastern Black rhino calf.Here he is standing next to the legs of mum Zuri. And yes, it's a boy!We hope to be opening the rhino...
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Rare Sumatran tiger cubs make their public debut
Our two tiny Sumatran tiger cubs have made their first public appearances.One of two tiger cubs born at Chester Zoo (pics by Ralph Dickinson)The four-week-old duo are getting bolder by the day and...
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Baby rhino takes first steps outside
Check out these beautiful images of our latest baby rhino taking his first steps in the glorious sunshine.The new arrival has been named Embu by our keepers and is seen here with mum Zuri enjoying the...
View ArticleThe arrival of BUGS! [VIDEO]
With just a few days to go there's a massive buzz around the zoo about the opening of BUGS!Learn all about our extra-special new exhibition of giant animatronic bugs from Gerrardo Garcia Herrero, our...
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Islands work set to begin
The largest zoo development in the UK will get underway in just a matter of weeks.The Islands project transform an unoccupied part of our estate into the exotic islands of the Philippines, Papua New...
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Meet Betong, our new Malayan tapir
Betong has moved in with our female Marjorie after arriving from Artis Zoo in Holland as part of a European breeding programme for the endangered southeast Asian species.And our keepers say they...
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Four Green Crested Lizards Now On Show
We have a NEW species now on show!Four green crested lizards (one male and three females) have moved in with our reticulated pythons. The lizards are now exploring their new surroundings and our team...
View ArticleNayan
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our young male elephant Nayan Hi Way.Three-year-old Nayan was taken ill a few days ago and had been receiving veterinary treatment. Although he...
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