The Latest Breaking News from Chester Zoo

‘Misunderstood’ red-bellied piranhas go on display at Chester zoo

Despite fearsome reputation, fish prefers scavenging to hunting and swims in shoals for protection, say experts

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023

Baby okapi born at Chester Zoo may help preserve rare species

Chester Zoo is offering visitors an ‘okapi experience’ with the animals

Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2023

Nine new jobs available at Chester Zoo - including penguin keeper and £32k salary

Chester Zoo is giving people the opportunity to work directly with its animals

Manchester Evening News · Jul 5, 2023

Chester Zoo to stay open after hours as popular late night experience returns

For the first time, the zoo has added two all-new adult-only evenings, cinema screenings and a celebrity guest appearance

Manchester Evening News · May 12, 2023

Chester Zoo to host late night outdoor cinema and live entertainment

Visitors can explore the zoo, grab food and settle in for a film

Liverpool Echo · May 12, 2023

Kids can meet Bing and Flop at Chester Zoo for storytime, a trail and more

Youngsters will be able to meet and greet the popular characters

Manchester Evening News · May 10, 2023

Chester Zoo open stunning new wedding venue and events space

The venue has a 200 person capacity

Liverpool Echo · May 3, 2023

First images of Chester Zoo’s new 'one-of-a-kind' wedding venue revealed

New life has been breathed into Chester Zoo's Grade II-listed stable block which housed its first ever animals

Manchester Evening News · May 3, 2023

'I tried the huge outdoor playpark named best attraction and had to drag the kids out'

'BeWILDerwood made for an extremely satisfying day out in the fresh air - and I felt like I'd had a serious workout as much as an enjoyable day out with the kids'

Manchester Evening News · Apr 15, 2023

Rare anteater birth at Chester Zoo ‘incredibly positive news’ for species

The pup, who is yet to be named, is just the third to be born at the Cheshire wildlife centre since it opened in 1931.

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023