Chester Zoo

The spider was on the verge of extinction in the UK in 2010

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Zoo releases 'thousands of giant spiders' the 'size of your hand' into UK wild

Chester Zoo lion Kumari has died at the age of 17. Picture: Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo lion Kumari has died at the age of 17. Picture: Chester Zoo.

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Chester Zoo pays tribute following death of highly endangered lion

The zoo has announced its biggest ever Halloween celebration

The zoo has announced its biggest ever Halloween celebration

Chester Zoo Halloween festival features giant pumpkin trail

TV's Gladiators, Giant, Bionic, Nitro and Dynamite.

TV's Gladiators, Giant, Bionic, Nitro and Dynamite.

TV's Gladiators to take part in Chester Zoo challenges

Boris the chimpanzee. Picture: Steve Rawlins.

Boris the chimpanzee. Picture: Steve Rawlins.

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Chester Zoo: Boris the chimpanzee dies at the age of 58

Prehistoric reptiles, called Tuatara, have been given a special new home at Chester Zoo.

Prehistoric reptiles, called Tuatara, have been given a special new home at Chester Zoo.

Ancient reptile species has new home at Chester Zoo

Sundara the elephant has passed away. Picture: Chester Zoo.

Sundara the elephant has passed away. Picture: Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo 'shocked and saddened' at death of elephant

Chester Zoo has revealed new plans for a spectacular winter light trail.

Chester Zoo has revealed new plans for a spectacular winter light trail.

Chester Zoo's winter light trail to return bigger and better

Chester Zoo's 10K running event, Run for Nature, is returning on September 22, and will help save rhinos from extinction.

Chester Zoo's 10K running event, Run for Nature, is returning on September 22, and will help save rhinos from extinction.

Chester Zoo 10K to make return in race to save rhinos

Afterglow at Chester Zoo.

Afterglow at Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo evening tickets go on sale - and members can go free

11 penguin chicks have hatched at Chester Zoo, the most to hatch at the zoo for more than a decade.

11 penguin chicks have hatched at Chester Zoo, the most to hatch at the zoo for more than a decade.

Chester Zoo welcomes 11 baby penguins – the most in more than a decade

An international team of conservationists successfully hand-reared a blue-eyed ground-dove chick – giving hope to the survival of one of the world's rarest species.

An international team of conservationists successfully hand-reared a blue-eyed ground-dove chick – giving hope to the survival of one of the world's rarest species.

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Chester Zoo experts help hatch one of world's rarest birds

Apprentices are being sought to work at Chester Zoo.

Apprentices are being sought to work at Chester Zoo.

Chances to work with experienced keepers at Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo's gastropub The Oakfield has extended its opening hours due to demand.

Chester Zoo's gastropub The Oakfield has extended its opening hours due to demand.

Award-winning gastropub was once home to lions, bears and parrots

A male giant otter, called Manú, has arrived at Chester Zoo to help save his species.

A male giant otter, called Manú, has arrived at Chester Zoo to help save his species.

Meet the rare giant otter that's come to Chester Zoo to help save his species

Chester Zoo has warned visitors about a fake ticket offering.

Chester Zoo has warned visitors about a fake ticket offering.

Chester Zoo warns visitors of 'totally fake' ticket offer

Giraffe calf Edie steps outside into the sunshine. Pictures: Chester Zoo.

Giraffe calf Edie steps outside into the sunshine. Pictures: Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo baby giraffe enjoys her first outdoor adventure

Snow leopards Yashin and Nubra explore their new home at Chester Zoo. Pictures: Chester Zoo.

Snow leopards Yashin and Nubra explore their new home at Chester Zoo. Pictures: Chester Zoo.

FIRST LOOK: See new Chester Zoo snow leopards at new habitat

The birth of a rare Rothschild’s giraffe has been captured by CCTV cameras at Chester Zoo.

The birth of a rare Rothschild’s giraffe has been captured by CCTV cameras at Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo joy as rare giraffe birth caught on camera

Chester Zoo is giving away 35,000 free visits to nurseries, schools and colleges. Pictures: Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo is giving away 35,000 free visits to nurseries, schools and colleges. Pictures: Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo giving away 35,000 free tickets for schoolchildren and students

A rare spider monkey has been born at Chester Zoo.

A rare spider monkey has been born at Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo reveals pictures of tiny newborn spider monkey

Hamza Yassin will be appearing at Chester Zoo this half term. Picture: Chester Zoo.

Hamza Yassin will be appearing at Chester Zoo this half term. Picture: Chester Zoo.

Strictly winner Hamza Yassin to give wildlife talks at Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo is to open its award-winning gastro pub, The Oakfield, to the public every Friday evening in February. Picture: Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo is to open its award-winning gastro pub, The Oakfield, to the public every Friday evening in February. Picture: Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo gastropub to open all Friday evenings in February

Chester Zoo has paid tribute to its orangutan Martha.

Chester Zoo has paid tribute to its orangutan Martha.

Chester Zoo pays tribute following death of orangutan Martha

Two Mitchell's lorikeets have hatched at Chester Zoo, giving conservationists hope for the future of the species.

Two Mitchell's lorikeets have hatched at Chester Zoo, giving conservationists hope for the future of the species.

Joy as extremely rare parrot chicks hatch at Chester Zoo

Foxes are just one of the incredible UK species featured in Chester Zoo's new immersive exhibition.

Foxes are just one of the incredible UK species featured in Chester Zoo's new immersive exhibition.

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New 360-degree immersive British wildlife exhibition at Chester Zoo

Joy as critically endangered eastern black rhino is born at Chester Zoo.

Joy as critically endangered eastern black rhino is born at Chester Zoo.

Chester zookeepers capture amazing moment rhino born on camera

New additions to this year's celebrations include a beautifully lit fire garden.

New additions to this year's celebrations include a beautifully lit fire garden.

New features for this year's Chester Zoo Christmas trail

New male andean bear 'Obe' arrives at Chester Zoo to help save his species.

New male andean bear 'Obe' arrives at Chester Zoo to help save his species.

Chester Zoo hoping for baby bears thanks to new arrival

Chester Zoo reveals free new Halloween trail is coming this October.

Chester Zoo reveals free new Halloween trail is coming this October.

Chester Zoo unveils free new Halloween trail for families

Chester Zoo has released photos of a rare newborn Bornean orangutan.

Chester Zoo has released photos of a rare newborn Bornean orangutan.

Chester Zoo celebrates birth of adorable rare orangutan

What the proposed overnight lodges will look like at Chester Zoo. Source: Planning document.

What the proposed overnight lodges will look like at Chester Zoo. Source: Planning document.

Plans for Chester Zoo safari-style overnight lodges revised

Rare female black jaguar Inka has arrived at Chester Zoo.

Rare female black jaguar Inka has arrived at Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo welcomes rare jaguar in effort to protect ‘remarkable’ species

A rare okapi calf has taken its first steps at Chester Zoo.

A rare okapi calf has taken its first steps at Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo celebrates birth of endangered 'forest giraffe' calf

Chester Zoo is hiring a keeper to look after a variety of its bird species including penguins and parrots

Chester Zoo is hiring a keeper to look after a variety of its bird species including penguins and parrots

Chester Zoo is hiring a penguin and parrot keeper - See vacancies and how to apply

Chester Zoo have teamed up with Sony Music / RGL and Culture Creative for a new-look winter event.

Chester Zoo have teamed up with Sony Music / RGL and Culture Creative for a new-look winter event.

Chester Zoo reveals plans for 'biggest and brightest' Christmas event ever

Chester Zoo has announced that mums can visit for free across Mother’s Day weekend.

Chester Zoo has announced that mums can visit for free across Mother’s Day weekend.

Chester Zoo announces free tickets for mums this Mother’s Day weekend

Chester Zoo is recruiting with nearly 200 jobs on offer, including zoo keepers

Chester Zoo is recruiting with nearly 200 jobs on offer, including zoo keepers

Chester Zoo is recruiting with nearly 200 jobs on offer, including zoo keepers

Here are the best Christmas events in Liverpool, Manchester and Chester this year (Canva/ The Trafford Centre)

Here are the best Christmas events in Liverpool, Manchester and Chester this year (Canva/ The Trafford Centre)

The best Christmas events across Cheshire, Manchester and Liverpool this winter