Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo confirms closure on Friday because of Storm Austen's high winds

Alan and Claudia at Chester Zoo.

Alan and Claudia at Chester Zoo.

Critically endangered hooded vultures arrive at Chester Zoo with Traitors names

Best way to catch, then release a spider, using a glass and piece of paper.

Best way to catch, then release a spider, using a glass and piece of paper.

Are spiders really getting bigger? Myth-busting with an expert at Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo chief executive Jamie Christon at Parliament.

Chester Zoo chief executive Jamie Christon at Parliament.

Cheshire and UK tourism on agenda as Chester Zoo chief attends Parliament session

Our Story with David Attenborough at Chester Zoo.

Our Story with David Attenborough at Chester Zoo.

Immersive David Attenborough show Our Story finds fitting home at Chester Zoo

Giraffe at Chester Zoo.

Giraffe at Chester Zoo.

After a day at Chester Zoo, I went down a review rabbit hole

Our Story with (Sir) David Attenborough is coming to Chester on October 17.

Our Story with (Sir) David Attenborough is coming to Chester on October 17.

Immersive show Our Story with David Attenborough set to be shown at Chester Zoo

Wendy the Wasp Spider, in the foreground, is the first of her species to be found in Cheshire.

Wendy the Wasp Spider, in the foreground, is the first of her species to be found in Cheshire.

This is why Chester Zoo is calling wasp spider found in Cheshire a 'climate refugee'

Kelly Hitchcock setting up a wildlife camera

Kelly Hitchcock setting up a wildlife camera

Chester Zoo study finds reluctance to create wildlife-friendly gardens

The new rock hyraxes were born at Chester Zoo.

The new rock hyraxes were born at Chester Zoo.

Three new rock hyrax pups born at Chester Zoo and you wouldn't believe their relation

You can see this tiger at Chester Zoo for just £10.

You can see this tiger at Chester Zoo for just £10.

The popular £10 tickets for Chester Zoo are back until Sunday, September 6

Mentari, the rare anoa calf, with her mum Darcy at Chester Zoo.

Mentari, the rare anoa calf, with her mum Darcy at Chester Zoo.

Rare anoa calf standing at 50cm tall born at Chester Zoo

Sam Gill and Ruby Jones with the penguins.

Sam Gill and Ruby Jones with the penguins.

University of Chester students win penguin feeding fun after competition win

Near-extinct snails hatched at UK and French zoos have returned to the wild following major conservation breeding success - conservationist with snails.

Near-extinct snails hatched at UK and French zoos have returned to the wild following major conservation breeding success - conservationist with snails.

This is the role Chester Zoo played in a major animal reintroduction...

Chester Zoo has confirmed its closure on Thursday afternoon.

Chester Zoo has confirmed its closure on Thursday afternoon.

This is why Chester Zoo will be closing on Thursday afternoon...

The event will take place at The Oakfield pub, in Chester Zoo.

The event will take place at The Oakfield pub, in Chester Zoo.

Talented chefs wanted for Chester Zoo recruitment day with jobs available

Steve Backshall Live

Steve Backshall Live

Review - We went to Chester Zoo to see Steve Backshall and it was superb

The rare giant otter pups at Chester Zoo

The rare giant otter pups at Chester Zoo

Three giant otter pups take first swimming lessons at Chester Zoo

Womble the aarvark.

Womble the aarvark.

LOOK: Pictures of baby aardvark Womble in Chester Zoo enclosure with mum

A tiny aardvark calf, affectionately nicknamed Womble, is being cared for by conservationists at Chester Zoo.

A tiny aardvark calf, affectionately nicknamed Womble, is being cared for by conservationists at Chester Zoo.

Meet Womble: rare aardvark calf born at Chester Zoo

Picture of Goshi the black jaguar shared by Chester Zoo. Photo by Samantha Weaver

Picture of Goshi the black jaguar shared by Chester Zoo. Photo by Samantha Weaver

On this day: Chester park ‘puma’ exposed as zoo jaguar hoax

No escape, just drill! Chester Zoo confirms reasons for training exercise

Andean Bears, the species of Paddington Bear.

Andean Bears, the species of Paddington Bear.

Paddington Bear's home needs your help, says Chester Zoo

Steve Backshall is coming to Chester Zoo with his sharks show.

Steve Backshall is coming to Chester Zoo with his sharks show.

This is how you can get tickets for TV star Steve Backshall's Chester Zoo show...

A giant otter pup goes for its first health check at Chester Zoo.

A giant otter pup goes for its first health check at Chester Zoo.

Giant otter triplets born at Chester Zoo in major boost to endangered species

Akashi the female red panda at Chester Zoo.

Akashi the female red panda at Chester Zoo.

Red pandas' blind date could lead to more cubs, says Chester Zoo bosses

The spider was on the verge of extinction in the UK in 2010 and looks similar to this.

The spider was on the verge of extinction in the UK in 2010 and looks similar to this.

UK zoo that released 'thousands of giant spiders' the 'size of your hand' into wild

A rhino in the rain at Chester Zoo.

A rhino in the rain at Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo leads other venues in rally against weather forecast apps

Asian elephants, Sebastian by the Rhino artwork and Chester Zoo has partnered with Pura

Asian elephants, Sebastian by the Rhino artwork and Chester Zoo has partnered with Pura

We visited Chester Zoo - where it’s not just animal babies that matter!

The winners and commended businesses of The 2026 Cheshire Tourism Awards.

The winners and commended businesses of The 2026 Cheshire Tourism Awards.

Chester Zoo and BeWILDerwood among big winners at Visit Cheshire Tourism Awards 2026

The joey poking his head out of his mum Kitawa's pouch.

The joey poking his head out of his mum Kitawa's pouch.

Rare tree kangaroo joey born at Chester Zoo as videos released

Chester Zoo welcomed more than 2.1m visitors in 2025.

Chester Zoo welcomed more than 2.1m visitors in 2025.

Chester Zoo sets new all-time visitor record during landmark year

Chester Standard readers have been giving their views on prices at the Zoo.

Chester Standard readers have been giving their views on prices at the Zoo.

Readers have their say over Chester Zoo ticket prices following £1 offer

Poll: Can more be done to help Chester Zoo's prices for lower-income families?

The jaguars are coming to Chester Zoo for their retirement.

The jaguars are coming to Chester Zoo for their retirement.

Mother-and-son jaguars set for Chester Zoo retirement care

Chester Zoo is offering the deal to families on Universal Credit.

Chester Zoo is offering the deal to families on Universal Credit.

Chester Zoo offers £1 tickets to families on Universal Credit before December 31

Youngsters enjoy the Chester Zoo Lanterns and Lights courtesy of MBNA.

Youngsters enjoy the Chester Zoo Lanterns and Lights courtesy of MBNA.

Hundreds of youngsters with charities enjoy night out at Chester Zoo on MBNA

Nilay stands in the sun.

Nilay stands in the sun.

Rare lion pair Nilay and Shanti arrive at Chester Zoo

The 42-year-old was working as an acrobat at Chester Zoo

The 42-year-old was working as an acrobat at Chester Zoo

Acrobat who fell on his neck in Chester Zoo performance dies 4 months later

The tree-kangaroo joey in Kitawa's pouch at Chester Zoo.

The tree-kangaroo joey in Kitawa's pouch at Chester Zoo.

Tree-kangaroo joey announced by Chester Zoo as new arrival makes debut

John Cleese with members of the Chester Zoo team.

John Cleese with members of the Chester Zoo team.

Comedy legend John Cleese meet one of his 'favourite animals' on Chester Zoo trip

We went to see the stunning Christmas Lanterns and Light trail at Chester Zoo...

Chester Zoo has welcome two one-year-old cheetahs.

Chester Zoo has welcome two one-year-old cheetahs.

Chester Zoo welcomes rare Northeast African cheetah brothers, Kendi and Tafari

Watch out for hedgehogs in bonfires.

Watch out for hedgehogs in bonfires.

Chester Zoo-based educators make wildlife protection plea for autumn

Pumpkins can be toxic to hedgehogs and other small animals - so keep them out of reach.

Pumpkins can be toxic to hedgehogs and other small animals - so keep them out of reach.

Chester Zoo educators' top tips to protect nature on Bonfire night and beyond

The samples at Chester Zoo include Scottish wild cats

The samples at Chester Zoo include Scottish wild cats

Chester Zoo joins forces with other zoos in pioneering project

A fossa pup during its health check at Chester Zoo.

A fossa pup during its health check at Chester Zoo.

Cuteness overload as Chester Zoo introduces four fossa pup arrivals on TikTok

Asian elephants at Chester Zoo.

Asian elephants at Chester Zoo.

Major Elephant virus vaccine makes breakthrough thanks to Chester Zoo

The Christmas lights at Chester Zoo.

The Christmas lights at Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo Christmas lights promises to be 'brightest ever'

Bush dog pups born at Chester Zoo.

Bush dog pups born at Chester Zoo.

Super cute bush dog pups venture out after being born at Chester Zoo

The tiny coppery titi monkey has been spotted clinging to its parents Scout and Ned.

The tiny coppery titi monkey has been spotted clinging to its parents Scout and Ned.

Chester Zoo welcome rare baby monkey 'the size of a golf ball'

Alex Forsyth (inset) is bring Any Questions? to Chester Zoo in two weeks.

Alex Forsyth (inset) is bring Any Questions? to Chester Zoo in two weeks.

BBC Radio 4 political show Any Questions? set for Chester Zoo visit

Chester Zoo is celebrating the success of honey production in saving Andean bears.

Chester Zoo is celebrating the success of honey production in saving Andean bears.

All about the honey as Chester Zoo project helps save Bolivian bears

There will be activities for all ages

There will be activities for all ages

Free festival returns to Chester Zoo this month - what to expect