Nature

The investment from Urenco will help Chester Zoo inspire next generation of scientists

Chester Zoo to launch £240,000 programme inspiring 9,000 young scientists

Chester Zoos Dracula orchids recognised as a nationally important conservation collection

Chester Zoos Dracula orchids recognised as a nationally important conservation collection

Chester Zoo’s rare Dracula orchids gain National Plant Collection status

The beginning of the Protos plant near Ellesmere Port.

The beginning of the Protos plant near Ellesmere Port.

Leading environmental services firm to provide CO₂ units for carbon capture site

The choir sang underneath the skeleton of Hope the Whale as they recorded a musical tribute to Sir David Attenborough.

The choir sang underneath the skeleton of Hope the Whale as they recorded a musical tribute to Sir David Attenborough.

Contemporary choir sings at Natural History Museum in David Attenborough celebration

Cheshire College’s work with Chester Zoo to create the wellbeing garden at Ellesmere Port Campus

Cheshire College’s work with Chester Zoo to create the wellbeing garden at Ellesmere Port Campus

Cheshire College shortlisted for award recognising commitment to environment

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

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

Tatton Park has reopened the Knutsford gate entrance amid fears posed by rutting stags

Tatton Park has reopened the Knutsford gate entrance amid fears posed by rutting stags

Tatton Park reopens Knutsford gate after two-month closure over rutting stags

Nature at Night, led by a team from the University of Chester

Nature at Night, led by a team from the University of Chester

University of Chester project exploring the natural world after dark

While still rare, health officials are starting to detect them more often, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

While still rare, health officials are starting to detect them more often, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

Disease-carrying ticks surviving into adulthood in UK due to heatwaves

Father Christmas in his grotto along the Chester Zoo at the 2025 Lanterns and Light trail.

Father Christmas in his grotto along the Chester Zoo at the 2025 Lanterns and Light trail.

Chester Zoo's Lights & Lanterns trail to offer adults only nights for 2026 return

Kelly Hitchcock setting up a wildlife camera

Kelly Hitchcock setting up a wildlife camera

Chester Zoo study finds reluctance to create wildlife-friendly gardens

Chester Zoo will host Nature Fest's 10 anniversary event.

Chester Zoo will host Nature Fest's 10 anniversary event.

Chester Zoo poised to host biggest Nature Fest yet on 10th anniversary

This is the fourth time the species has been detected in the UK, but the first instance of confirmed breeding.

This is the fourth time the species has been detected in the UK, but the first instance of confirmed breeding.

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

Invasive mosquito that can spread severe diseases found breeding in UK for first time

Pest control experts say that wasps become more aggressive at this time of year because their food supply begins to run out

Pest control experts say that wasps become more aggressive at this time of year because their food supply begins to run out

Homeowners warned of increase in 'aggresive' wasps this month and what not to do

Bush dog pups have emerged at Chester Zoo - the litter is the only one to be born in the UK this year.

Bush dog pups have emerged at Chester Zoo - the litter is the only one to be born in the UK this year.

UK's newest litter of bush dog pups emerge from den at Chester Zoo

Black-necked grebes are not a common sight in the UK

Black-necked grebes are not a common sight in the UK

Rare grebes thrive at Cheshire wetland after restoration

15-year-old Sam has sadly died

15-year-old Sam has sadly died

Knowsley Safari Park

knowsley safari park

Heartbreak amid 'difficult decision' to end suffering of 15-year-old safari park lion

The lunar eclipse will be visible all over the UK in the coming days

The lunar eclipse will be visible all over the UK in the coming days

What time the lunar eclipse will be visible in the UK this week and how to watch

Saughall man Phil Atkinson on his paraglider watching Wednesday's eclipse.

Saughall man Phil Atkinson on his paraglider watching Wednesday's eclipse.

Is this one of the best pictures of Wednesday's solar eclipse?

An Osprey has been spotted flying over the River Weaver

An Osprey has been spotted flying over the River Weaver

Rare bird of prey spotted overhead at Cheshire beauty spot

It has been recognised that the sea lions' existing habitat is no longer suitable.

It has been recognised that the sea lions' existing habitat is no longer suitable.

60-year chapter to come to an end at Welsh Mountain Zoo as sea lions move home

Clear skies forecast for Chester and surrounding areas ahead of solar eclipse

Litle Rana, who was about the size of a grapefruit when she was born, may play a big role in the survival of her species.

Litle Rana, who was about the size of a grapefruit when she was born, may play a big role in the survival of her species.

Newborn 'pig-deer' at Chester Zoo is lifeline for threatened species

With solar eclipse glasses increasingly harder to find, here is how you can make a pinhole projector to enjoy the event a different way

With solar eclipse glasses increasingly harder to find, here is how you can make a pinhole projector to enjoy the event a different way

How to make a pinhole projector to view the solar eclipse amid shortage of glasses

Five chicks have hatched at Chester Zoo, constituting a 'major breakthrough' for the breeding programme.

Five chicks have hatched at Chester Zoo, constituting a 'major breakthrough' for the breeding programme.

'Major breakthrough' for rare African bird species as chicks hatch at Chester Zoo

One of the four baby sharks that were born and raised at the Blue Planet Aquarium.

One of the four baby sharks that were born and raised at the Blue Planet Aquarium.

Four rare sharks make public debut at Blue Planet Aquarium in Ellesmere Port

Charity's list of dangerous and exotic animals licensed to live in Cheshire

Ollie Thomson has completed his remarkable 170km trek through the Alps.

Ollie Thomson has completed his remarkable 170km trek through the Alps.

Ellesmere Port hiker completes 170km Mont Blanc route to raise funds for Alder Hey

A Caspian Tern was spotted at Budworth Mere

A Caspian Tern was spotted at Budworth Mere

Rare seabird sighting reported at country park near Cheshire West town

Endangered Montseny brook newts have been released into the wild.

Endangered Montseny brook newts have been released into the wild.

Endangered newt species bred at Chester Zoo released into wild at secret site

A view of a Meteor Shower and the Milky Way with a pine tree forest

A view of a Meteor Shower and the Milky Way with a pine tree forest

Solar eclipse and shooting stars on same night in rare double spectacle this summer

Glutinous snails at Bala

Glutinous snails at Bala

Chester Zoo joins national species recovery effort for rare species

Javan green magpie

Javan green magpie

Chester Zoo playing central role in plan to save one of Earth's rarest birds

The Strawberry Moon will appear over the UK in the coming week week

The Strawberry Moon will appear over the UK in the coming week week

Strawberry Moon to light up the night sky in the UK soon - when to see it

Kris, a three-year-old male, has been welcomed to the zoo from West Midlands Safari Park.

Kris, a three-year-old male, has been welcomed to the zoo from West Midlands Safari Park.

Chester Zoo hope rare giraffe male will help bolster efforts to save species

Aphra Brandreth MP spoke in the adjournment debate on Monday evening (June 15)

Aphra Brandreth MP spoke in the adjournment debate on Monday evening (June 15)

Peak Cluster costs 'significantly' outweigh benefits, MP tells Parliament

Zoo owner Melissa Mews with the meerkats

Zoo owner Melissa Mews with the meerkats

How new zoo has become one of Cheshire's 'hidden treasures' a year on from opening

Mountain Bongo Project rangers in the field.

Mountain Bongo Project rangers in the field.

Chester Zoo experts help spot rare antelope in area they were thought to be extinct

Historic Cheshire estates to host Garden Open Day event next month

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

Samantha Dixon MP at summit.

Samantha Dixon MP at summit.

River users join MP for 7th Summit of the Dee celebrating partnership working

Volunteers and professional conservationists have teamed up to put trees in the ground on former farmland

Volunteers and professional conservationists have teamed up to put trees in the ground on former farmland

Chester Zoo help create new five hectare woodland area

The new entrance to the Backies in Lache.

The new entrance to the Backies in Lache.

Family event to mark reopening of the Backies following transformation

Large cat-like creature spotted near Cheshire Oaks.

Large cat-like creature spotted near Cheshire Oaks.

Big cat sightings

Witness describes ‘panther‑like’ creature moving through Ellesmere Port estate

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

A pelagic thresher shark.

A pelagic thresher shark.

Shark population could fall into decline according to University of Chester scientist

One of the ponds at Grange Woods.

One of the ponds at Grange Woods.

Council to transform area into thriving wildlife habitat

European Bee-eaters are rare visitors to the UK

European Bee-eaters are rare visitors to the UK

Rare colourful bird spotted flying over car park in West Kirby

Tyler Grange, Dale Mortiboys, Julie Hanta Razafimanahaka and Charles Wheeler, Harilefitra Ratovo-Andrianarisoa, Jon Berry, Lauréa Francia, and Sydonie Rabarison.

Tyler Grange, Dale Mortiboys, Julie Hanta Razafimanahaka and Charles Wheeler, Harilefitra Ratovo-Andrianarisoa, Jon Berry, Lauréa Francia, and Sydonie Rabarison.

Community project delivered by Chester Zoo gets £10,000 to restore rainforest

The Duke of Westminster meets members of a sports team who use Westminster Park.

The Duke of Westminster meets members of a sports team who use Westminster Park.

Duke and Duchess of Westminster attend park's 80th year celebrations

Tattenhall Park Primary School has launched the Attenborough 100

Tattenhall Park Primary School has launched the Attenborough 100

Tattenhall Park Primary School launches Attenborough 100 climate challenge

Bees activity research.

Bees activity research.

Chester University research shows male bees are more active and adaptable