Chester Zoo

Big news! 🚨 Our brand-new International Centre for Zoo Science just opened its doors and it’s about to shake things up for wildlife conservation! 🌍   What’s inside? 🧬  🦏 A super high-tech lab to track hormones and boost endangered species breeding programmes 🧪 Tons of space for scientists, students and conservation heroes to make discoveries together ❄️ A “genetics freezer” at -196°C (yep, it’s chilly) where we’re preserving the DNA of the world’s rarest animals to safeguard their future on the planet   And that’s not even the coolest part! We’ll be diving into the scientific mysteries of animals that have never been studied before... so watch this space 👀 A big thank you to Urenco Global for helping make this conservation dream a reality! 🙌

BIG news for BIG cats! 🐅 Imagine coming face to face with a leopard or a tiger. Well that’s a reality for people living in parts of India 🇮🇳 In the past, some would react by shooting, attacking or poisoning them out of pure fear. But thanks to huge conservation efforts from the zoo, Wildlife Trust of India and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), big cats that wander into villages are now given safe passage and move on peacefully. Proof that that people and wildlife can thrive together with a little understanding 🌏 One zoo. Endless stories

You may notice things are starting to look a little different around here... 👀   Today marks the start of an exciting new era! We’re bringing together everything that Chester Zoo stands for, from our world leading zoo to our international conservation, education and science work 🌏   At Chester Zoo, conservation starts with you, so join us in creating a future where nature can survive and thrive 🌱

Global leaders are coming together at #COP16 in Cali, Colombia, for critical talks that could help shape our planet’s future. As the first major biodiversity summit since the 2022 Kunming-Montreal GBF, now’s the time to move from targets to action! 🌍   #COP16 is an exciting opportunity to ramp up ecosystem restoration efforts around the world. Protecting and restoring habitats not only helps prevent biodiversity loss but also strengthens nature’s role in tackling climate change - conservation zoos like Chester Zoo play a huge part in this mission.   We're already contributing toward global biodiversity goals and supporting the push to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. By acting together, we can meet these goals and create a future where nature survives and thrives. 🌿   In two weeks time, global leaders will also meet again at #COP29 in Azerbaijan to keep up the momentum on climate action. Climate and biodiversity action go hand in hand. Tackling these issues together is key to a sustainable future and #COP16 and #COP29 - and all future conferences - must be interconnected to achieve this.   Want to learn more? Check out https://lnkd.in/ewVU4gt6

🌍 Happy World Lemur Day! 🐒 Today we’re celebrating Madagascar’s incredible lemurs and the amazing work being done to protect their future! With our partners, Madagasikara Voakajy, we’re helping local communities there take the lead in lemur conservation. Since 2015, the Mangabe Protected Area has served as a safe haven for nine lemur species, and our goal is to have it fully managed by local communities by 2040! ✨ By empowering future conservationists with tools and training, we’re helping ensure these unique animals are protected for generations to come.

Our 2024 Youth Summit is going to be HUGE, and YOU’RE invited! 🙌   We’ve got incredible talks lined up from TV presenter and Nikon wildlife photographer Cam Whitnall, as well as filmmaker and zoologist Billy Heaney 🎥   Plus, hands-on workshops and tons of inspiration on how YOU can help save the planet 🌍   So, if you’re aged between 16 - 35 and are passionate about wildlife, then hit the link below to save your spot! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ePiJ5neq

Happy International Zookeeper Day AND World Animal Day! 🌍🐾 So today, we’re giving a massive shoutout to our incredible team of keepers at Chester Zoo, who care for over 37,000 animals – from mammals and birds to fish and reptiles – and even thousands of plants! 🌱 Their passion and dedication go way beyond daily care; they play a vital role in wildlife conservation, safeguarding endangered species, and protecting our planet’s future. Let's celebrate all the amazing work they do for our animals every single day! 👏❤️ #internationalzookeeperday #worldanimalday

We've planted a WHOLE woodland to help save UK Wildlife!🌳🐝 Planting 19,000 trees is seriously hard work! 😮💨 But this special place will be a thriving sanctuary for hundreds of species including bees, birds, badgers, foxes, harvest mice and a whole of variety of butterflies and plants. 🦋🌱   Not only that, but the woodland will bring huge benefits to soil health, carbon storage, water and air quality - providing stable ecosystems where wildlife can thrive. 🌿 This is the BIGGEST habitat we've ever created, spanning more than nine hectares, and we can't wait to see it blossom... 🌸 Huge thanks to The Mersey Forest for supporting us on this amazing scheme 🙌

We’ve been busy at The Labour Party Conference this week ensuring the environment, biodiversity and preventing the extinction of wildlife are at the core of the new government’s plans.🌿 We met with Ministers, MPs and Local Councillors to discuss our efforts to restore habitats and recover nature across the UK and beyond.🌍 A special thank you to Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, & Minister for Nature Mary Creagh CBE MP for planting some native species and adding a touch of greenery to the conference. The planter will soon find a new home at a local school! 🪴 Last week, we also attended the Liberal Democrats Conference and we’re heading to The Conservative Party Conference next - we'll do whatever it takes to keep shining a spotlight on our vital conservation work...

A huge THANK YOU to the 2,000 runners who took part in our Run For Nature 10K on Sunday! 🏃♂️   Together, we raised a HUGE £140,000, which will power our conservation efforts and bring us closer to a world where rhinos can thrive 🦏🌍 Take a look at all the fun we had ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e7KBSCJt