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Two rare lions arrive at Chester Zoo as part of global breeding programme

Two of the world’s rarest lions have arrived at Chester Zoo as part of efforts to protect the highly endangered animals from ...

Endangered Asiatic lions arrive at UK zoo to boost breeding programme

A pair of Asiatic lions have arrived at a British zoo as part of efforts to protect the highly endangered species from ...

Two of world's rarest Lions arrive at Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo. Two of the world’s rarest lions have arrived at Chester Zoo as part of efforts to protect the highly endangered ...

World's rarest lions 'form an instant connection' at Chester Zoo

Two of the world's rarest lions have "formed an instant connection" after being paired up in an effort to save the species. | ...
BBC

Chester Zoo's arrival could boost 'Paddington Bear' species

An endangered Andean bear has arrived at a zoo to help boost the species likened to the fictional favourite Paddington Bear. The 10-year-old male has been brought to Chester Zoo as part of a special ...
BBC

Rare mountain bongo born at Chester Zoo

Africa's rarest large mammal has been born at Chester Zoo. The female bongo mountain bongo is only the second to be born at the Cheshire attraction in the last 15 years. Mike Jordan, from the zoo, ...
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Post-Brexit red tape is 'major threat' to Chester Zoo breeding programmes

Chester Zoo has welcomed the news that the UK government is working with the EU to cut red tape on conservation transfers. Before 2021, around 1,400 zoo animals were transported between the UK and EU ...
Wirral Globe

Chester Zoo: First conservation graduates celebrate success

The first graduates of a conservation course run in collaboration with Chester Zoo have celebrated their achievements.
BBC

Chester Zoo: Bornean orangutan Martha dies aged 59

A great-great-grandmother Martha was known as 'the grand old lady of Chester Zoo' A 59-year-old orangutan who was "fundamental" to the establishment of a global conservation breeding programme has ...
ITV

Endangered baby deer spotted for the first time at Chester Zoo

An incredibly rare Philippine spotted deer fawn has been born at Chester Zoo. Born on 9 September 2023, the male named Hercules stood at just 30cm tall and weighed only two kilograms. The species is ...
London Evening Standard

Snow leopards arrive at Chester Zoo for first time in 93-year history

Yashin and Nubra have been exploring their new immersive habitat which has been designed to recreate the rocky terrain of the Himalayas. Snow leopards Yashin and Nubra have been exploring their new ...
Newsweek

England's Chester Zoo Welcomes Rare 'Dancing' Lemurs for Conservation Breeding Program

Sara Santora is a Newsweek reporter based in Florida. Her focus is reporting on viral social media posts and trends. Sara joined Newsweek in 2021. She is a graduate of Florida State University. You ...