13 h. ago Leia's a mum... again! Critically endangered orangutan gives birth at Chester Zoo

The tiny Bornean orangutan was born on October 7 at Chester Zoo, after it's mother Leia delivered it after an eight and a half month pregnancy.

Politics

16 h. ago Leia's a mum! Critically endangered orangutan gives birth at Chester Zoo

The tiny Bornean orangutan was born on October 7 at Chester Zoo, after it's mother Leia delivered it after an eight and a half month pregnancy.

Politics

8 d. ago The Chester Zoo jobs currently available including for someone to look after the giraffes

The UK's favourite animal park is looking to fill a variety of job roles

Society

2 w. ago Rare and endangered fossa pups born at UK zoo take first steps

Fewer than 2,500 of the highly threatened species are estimated to remain in the wild

Politics

3 w. ago Vaccine breakthrough for virus that killed seven elephant calves at Chester Zoo

The results of a vaccine trail have been hailed as a ‘landmark’ moment in the fight against elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus.

Events

3 w. ago Shock as rare lion that starred on Channel 4 found dead at UK zoo

Iblis the Asiatic lion, who featured in a Channel 4 documentary, sadly died at Chester Zoo - staff said they were 'deeply saddened' by the lion's death but added he 'far exceeded' the typical life expectancy for his species

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3 w. ago Shock as rare lion that starred on Channel 4 show dies at one of UK’s biggest zoos

A RARE lion that starred on a popular Channel 4 show has died at one of the UK's biggest zoos. Iblis the Asiatic lion was found dead aged 18 at Chester Zoo. He was described as capturing "the hearts of millions with his regal, majestic presence" during the 15 years he spent living at the...

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3 w. ago Tragedy at UK zoo as rare lion known for its 'loud, booming calls' and 'regal, majestic presence' is found dead

Asiatic lion Iblis had outlived the usual lifespan of a creature of his kind when he was found deceased aged 18 at Chester Zoo, staff said.

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