The Latest Breaking News from Chester Zoo

Enjoy a wild family day out at Chester Zoo this Easter - and claim your free treat

Have a Really Wild Time on the Easter Trail and claim your free chocolate treat.

GoodToKnow · Mar 12, 2024

Lost overhead monorail we loved as kids that broke down on its first trip

It closed in 2019 but memories span almost 30 years

Liverpool Echo · Feb 22, 2023

The exciting changes being made at Chester Zoo in 2023

A new habitat and lakeside lodges are just some of the exciting developments in the works

Manchester Evening News · Jan 2, 2023

One of the world's most endangered monkeys has been born at Chester Zoo

Zoo-keepers have said they are 'overjoyed' by the arrival of the rare miniature cotton-top tamarin monkey

Manchester Evening News · Apr 15, 2022

Chester Zoo has second wedding venue plan approved

The new venue is expected to open by the end of summer 2023

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022

‘That’s nature’: Your reactions as Chester Zoo monkey filmed beating seagull to death

This story contains images and video some may find disturbing

Wales Online · Mar 10, 2022

Zoo horror as monkey grabs seagull from sky and smashes bird to death in front of kids

WARNING - UPSETTING CONTENT: The fatal five-minute battering was captured by a devastated visitor to Chester Zoo, Cheshire, as the monkey was likened to movie legend King Kong

Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2022

Chester Zoo monkey batters seagull to death as horrified family looks on

Bec Adamson says she's pleased the violent scene didn't put her off her lunch

Liverpool Echo · Mar 9, 2022

Horror at Chester Zoo as monkey snatches seagull from the sky - and savagely smashes it to death

WARNING: Upsetting images and footage

Manchester Evening News · Mar 9, 2022

Chester Zoo hails 'momentous landmark' as first-ever aardvark born at park

Staff have named the calf Dobby due to its resemblance to the Harry Potter character

Wales Online · Feb 12, 2022