We are a Force For Nature

Conservation starts here

We're a hub of action for global conservation, working in collaboration with partners across the globe to protect endangered species and habitats. From pioneering research and conservation breeding, to restoring ecosystems and empowering communities, our projects are making a real and lasting difference for wildlife in the UK and around the world.

Protecting giant pangolins

Pioneering research reveals new insights into the world's most trafficked mammal.

Partnering to protect Borneo's biodiversity

Protecting Borneo’s forests and wildlife through sustainable agriculture.

Female Calf, Indali, Was One Of The First Elephants To Recieve The Vaccine At Chester Zoo After Surviving The Disease In 2019 (1)

Pioneering vaccine

We've developed a vaccine to prevent EEHV, a deadly disease impacting young elephant populations globally.

Chester Zoo science centre (Endocrinology, Lab, Science)

European animal endocrinology

Using innovative faecal hormone analysis to assess fertility and pregnancy.

Chester Zoo And Partners Create Plan To Save Javan Green Magpie

Protecting the Javan green magpie

The Javan green magpie faces extinction due to illegal capture for the cage-bird trade.

Tiger Project 5 Copyright Mayukh Chatterjee

The Terai Tiger Project

Working with local communities to reduce human-wildlife conflict around, protecting people and wildlife.

Rare Shore Dock Grown At Chester Zoo Returned To Anglesey Stronghold (Copyright Chester Zoo) 12

Shore dock repopulation

Grown at the zoo and planted in North Wales; we're helping restore landscapes with the repopulation of this incredibly rare plant.

Desertas Island land snail

Follow the journey from the zoo to a remote island where we released hundreds of tiny snails.

Conservation video series

From success stories and behind-the-scenes secrets, to species recovery journeys and field conservation updates, browse our conservation video series to discover projects making a real difference.

You can also watch our Caught on Camera series to take a sneak peek at animals spotted by camera traps across the world, set up by the zoo and our conservation partners.

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Protecting wildlife in a changing climate

As habitats shrink and extreme weather increases, wildlife is facing more and more threats. Species all over the globe are forced into human populated areas, causing devastating impacts on both people and wildlife, and species with vital ecological value are diminishing.

We're on the frontline working alongside communities to bring species back from the brink, and help create a better future for both people and wildlife.

Supporting coexistence in a changing climate

Helping communities and elephants thrive together through practical, local conservation solutions in Assam.

Lake Patzcuaro Salamanders At Chester Zoo (20)

Saving the Achoque

Protecting Mexico's unique achoque salamander from pollution, invasive species and climate-driven habitat loss.

Taking action for giant anteaters

Supporting giant anteater conservation through research, rescue, habitat protection and wildfire response efforts.

Ways to support our charity

Your support funds global conservation projects that protect endangered species, restore habitats and empower the communities living alongside wildlife.

Whether you buy a ticket, become a member, make a donation or fundraise for us, there are so many ways you can choose to support our charity. Thank you for being a force for nature.

Donate

Your donation today will help to ensure nature can survive and thrive – and will help to save the species you love from extinction.

Philanthropic Giving

Our supporters who give significantly are a force for nature. Make a one-off or monthly gift here.

Become a member

Become a member today for unlimited free entry to our zoo. Your membership will help us to continue our vital wildlife conservation work.

Become a Patron

As a Chester Zoo patron, you will play an integral role in saving species from extinction and ensuring nature can survive.

Leave a gift in your will

Every gift to our charity given in a will makes a huge difference to our global conservation work for years to come.

Adopt an animal

Adopt an animal today and you’ll be helping to fund the work we do to protect important habitats and the wildlife that relies on them.

Fundraise

However you choose to fundraise for us, you'll have the support of our teams all over the world behind you every step of the way.

Volunteer

As a charity, volunteers provide vital support to our zoo. They contribute to our success of our education, scientific and conservation mission.

Chester Zoo staff collecting soil, science

Partner with us

Every one of our partners and sponsors is a force for nature. Discover innovative and meaningful ways to collaborate.

Baby Giraffe Looking Towards The Camera With Mum Close By

Support in memory

Supporting our charity is a powerful way to celebrate the life of someone you loved while honouring their love for wildlife.

Support in celebration

Whatever you're celebrating - your support in celebration of life's special moments can do so much to ensure nature can survive.

Support our appeals

We are in the midst of an ongoing global, biodiversity and extinction crisis. Support of our appeals helps to ensure nature can thrive.

Trusts & Foundations

We truly wouldn’t be able to do all that we do without the support of transformative funding from Trusts and Foundations.

Near Extinct Snails Hatched At UK And French Zoos Have Returned To The Wild Following Major Conservation Breeding Success Bugio 3 (Copyright Chester Zoo)

Make a donation

Every donation to our charity helps to ensure that we can continue our vital wildlife conservation work across the world. Please donate today to support our work and to help ensure nature can survive and thrive.