National Conservation Zoo

Opening times today: 10am - 4pm (Last entry at 3pm)

Our science focus areas

Komodo Dragon
Animal health and wellbeing

Through membership of BIAZA and EAZA committees, Chester Zoo influences the development of policies and lead on collaborative research projects actively promoting high wellbeing standards for zoo animals.

Close Up Of Baby Giraffe With Mum And Another
Sustainable populations

Reproduction is key to species survival, and our associated endocrine and behavioural studies are crucial to understanding the reproductive biology of the diverse range of species that depend on conservation breeding programmes.

A Family Watching An Orangutan Walking By
Human dimensions of conservation

Our role as research innovators will help society rise to the challenges of biodiversity loss making significant contributions restoration programmes by supporting people to make sustainable choices and mitigation of human-wildlife conflict.

Science staff member using pipette to fill sample tubes
International Centre for Zoo Science

At Chester Zoo we believe that scientific work should be collaborative. Our new Science Centre provides technical laboratory expertise and innovation to meet the growing scientific needs of our zoo and the wider conservation community. Supported by Urenco, the centre of excellence includes a preparation lab, general purpose lab, a clean lab, and a cryopreservation facility, as well as a dedicated training laboratory for the Conservation Training Academy.