Events like these are just one of the ways Chester Zoo is helping communicate the zoo science findings and push forward the frontiers of our understanding of animals, plants and landscapes. 🎤 4/4

...and the gang facilitated a workshop about breaking down barriers for women moving into conservation. Our animal welfare expert Dr Lisa Holmes presented a plenary session about the welfare benefits of animals having greater control over their habitats, routines and lifestyle... 🎤 3/4

...conservation reproduction expert Dr Veronica Cowl discussed contraception in monkeys and fertility in tigers, and ran the EAZA Reproductive Management Group session. Wild cattle conservation expert, Amy Humphreys, also helped run the EAZA Population Management Advisory Group session... 🎤 2/4

We've just returned from the 2026 European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) conference – one of the biggest events in the zoo calendar. In the last few days, our population biology expert Dr Leah Williams presented novel cassowary research at the ratite Taxon Advisory Group meeting... 🎤 1/4

We certainly do!

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It's better than space ants.

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Yes, psychological capacity and lack of knowledge came up as a barrier, too, which is why our education team is helping as many people as possible get started. 🙂

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Spot the similarities? 🐾 Pups Spud, Russ and Jackie have caused a rock hyrax hullabaloo! Their family tree demonstrates one of evolution's most surprising twists. They weigh just 350g, but are taxonomically related to some massive mammals. 🔎 Guess who! There are clues in their teeth and toes...

🥼 It's official! Our scientists ARE making a difference! 📖 Annabel Walker, Scientific Assistant in Conservation Physiology & Production at Chester Zoo, is in a new book out now. 🔬 Annabel analyses animal hormones to boost breeding success in endangered species (particularly tree kangaroos). 🦘 1/2