Chester Zoo

A vaccine against a deadly disease that affects young elephants is shown to be effective in a world-first trial.

Iblis the Asiatic lion had "far exceeded" his species' usual life expectancy said zoo staff.

Golden lion tamarins George and Leaf are only eight inches tall - about the same size as a beer can.

Asian elephants have been transported to another zoo as part of a conservation breeding programme.

Zookeepers at Sewerby Hall in East Yorkshire are thrilled she has hatched a chick at the age of 23.

The charity calls on UK zoos, including Chester and Blackpool, to phase out the keeping of primates.

Male Humboldts Scampi and Flounder are "devoted" parents to the new arrival, the zoo said.

Blue-eyed ground doves are one of the rarest bird species in the world and are at risk of extinction.