The Chester Zoo

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Take a moment to enjoy some Sunday meditation with Toly the Zen-monkey"🙉😇
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[BBC Breakfast @BBCBreakfast]

A sloth has had pioneering dental surgery to cure toothache.

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[Channel 4 News @Channel4News]

A rare sloth's toothache has been cured after a pioneering surgery by doctors at Chester Zoo.

Rico, a 25-year-old two-toed sloth, was suffering from two root abscesses until undergoing the operation which is believed to be the first of its kind.

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Chester Zoo African Savannah Development by drone April 2025 (Episode 8). The Prices Are Stupid!!!
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POV: you've entered into our brand new Hidden Savannah habitat in the Heart of Africa! 🐍

Get ready for a close encounter with the desert's most fascinating creatures, from the quirky naked mole rat to the fearsome red spitting cobra. And for a truly unique experience, climb aboard a Land Rover and immerse yourself in a swarm of 15,000 locusts!

#chesterzoo #heartofafrica

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They're playful, social and otter-ly adorable — meet the Asian small-clawed otter! 🦦

Asian small-clawed otters have flexible paws with short nails on their fingers. Their nails aren't the only thing that makes them tiny — the small-clawed otter is the smallest otter species, weighing between 4 to 10 lbs and reaching 2 to 3 feet long.

The species is also incredibly social, often living in extended family groups of up to 20 otters! The family ties are quite strong, with older otters assisting in rearing their younger siblings.

Unfortunately, the cute and charming personalities of small-clawed otters put them at risk of illegal capture for the exotic wildlife trade. But make no mistake: small-clawed otters don't make good pets. Their specialized needs and social lifestyles mean they don't thrive in human care outside of facilities like accredited zoos and wildlife rehabilitation centers.

Stop in to see the Asian small-clawed otters during your next visit to the Zoo or check out https://t.co/WIYaEHTmpg to learn more!

Photo credit: Meghan Murphy/Smithsonian

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Korbel bringing the Friday energy 🤪

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🦏!! NEW RARE RHINO BORN !!🦏

After counting thousands of votes, we'd like you to meet... ASHTON!

This name has an organic connection to nature which we think is perfect for our new rare baby rhino!🦏🥰

#chesterzoo #babyashton #rarerhino

[The Chester Zoo @TheChesterZoo]

SAVING THE RODRIGUES FRUIT BAT 🎥🎃🦇

Nothing frightens us more than the threat of extinction... and these flying foxes were once the rarest bats on the planet.

In the 1970s, just 70 individuals remained on the island of Rodrigues. Tropical cyclones, climate change, and deforestation put their future in jeopardy.

#rodriguesfruitbat #chesterzoo #conservation

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[Fort Worth Zoo @FortWorthZoo]

Springtime is finally here! ☀️🌷🌱

Now that it is officially spring and warmer temperatures are rolling in, look who is resurfacing! Our Texas horned lizards have been waking up and dusting off from their winter hibernation.

Next up, our team will work to pair the horned lizards for the upcoming breeding season!

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IT'S ACTION INDONESIA DAY!! 🎊 🌎

Today, we honor our continuous commitment to safeguarding four of Indonesia's most remarkable animals: the anoa, babirusa, banteng, and the Sumatran tiger.

We are members of Action Indonesia, a committed and enthusiastic team comprised of government officials, conservationists, researchers, and other zoos. Our mission is to safeguard these iconic animals before it’s too late. Through our collaborative efforts, we are truly making a significant impact. 🫶

By working together, we're making a real difference 🫶 Discover more: https://t.co/Pj7plcSYst

#ActionIndonesia #ChesterZoo

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Stop scrolling and listen to 30 seconds of okapi snack time 🌿📷

Happy #WorldOkapiDay! 💚

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

Birth of endangered anoa calf 'first to be filmed' https://t.co/1fPShyJKaK

[Fort Worth Zoo @FortWorthZoo]

It’s a baby flamingo power pose! 🩷🦩💅🏻

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What a year 🙌 It’s like they’ve been here forever! 🦁💖

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Since our giraffe calf's birth, our team has made sure she can safely navigate different areas of the Osage Casino & Hotel Giraffe Barn. She’s also been getting plenty of attention from the herd! Watch as she explores her surroundings! 🦒

[Victoria Gill 💙💛 @Vic_Gill]

Buried deep in the ⁦⁦@BBCNews⁩ site, a story we’ve worked on for many months:
Dive into life in the polar bear capital of the world. W/ advice from a wise teen about why you might hit a bear on the nose!
⁦@PolarBears⁩ ⁦@katestephred⁩ https://t.co/WhfI2wRWbm

[The Chester Zoo @TheChesterZoo]

We have planted an extensive woodland area to help preserve British wildlife. 🌳🐝

Planting 19,000 trees is really hard work! 😮‍💨 But this special place will become a haven for hundreds of species, including bees, birds, foxes and many butterflies and plants. 🦋🌿

[BBC Science News @BBCScienceNews]

Zoo plants 19,000 trees in unused field https://t.co/aHO0Ehiojz

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@133DA115099 Yup 😄

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We’re saving Britain’s RAREST mammal… The fiesty Scottish wildcat! 🐱 
Watch the amazing moment two critically endangered wildcat kittens, born in the wild, are spotted for the first time. It’s incredible to see these fierce, fluffy hunters now thriving 💚