Chester Zoo is hosting a family-friendly Wild Science Trail this semester

The zoo has launched its new Wild Science Trail for families to learn about the incredible science-based skills that experts are helping to prevent the extinction of critically endangered species around the world.

Chester Zoo is hosting a free Wild Science Trail this term.

Running from February 18th to March 5th at Chester Zoo, the Wild Science event will allow visitors to explore five immersive science labs at the 300-acre zoo.

From bold Asian elephants, curious capybaras to the elusive Javanese green magpie, each Wonderlab showcases how science is saving the world’s rarest animals.

Asian elephants.

Also on February 21st there will be two Special Guest Talks from host and Strictly Come Dancing winner Hamza Yassin – where he will share his adventures from around the world as a wildlife cinematographer.

Elinor Trigg, Senior Customer Development Manager at Chester Zoo said: “Science is at the core of our efforts to protect so many amazing animals here at the zoo and around the world and this free educational trail will make science fun, engaging and most importantly, accessible to all our visitors.

A sun bear.

“Each Wonderlab will immerse you in a new world, beginning with the forest of Asian elephants to discover how we use their droppings to detect and monitor pregnancies and promote breeding programs for endangered species.

“Next, we discover Indonesia, where guests will learn how experts used bioacoustics to find Javanese green magpies in the wild. Then it’s off to South America to help us rescue anteaters, capybaras and tapirs from their greatest threat, busy roads and highways. Using social science, we work with local communities to report sightings of these species near heavy traffic so conservationists can help protect them.

Strict winner Hamza Yassin.

“Finally it goes to the sun bear habitat in our Southeast Asian zone, islands to help design their perfect home so they feel safe and happy to have cubs before going into the 360 ​​lab to… learning how animals freeze DNA helps preserve valuable genes for the future.

“We are of course incredibly excited to welcome Hamza to the zoo to inspire future conservationists with inspirational stories about his journey as a zoologist and wildlife cameraman.

“Wild Science will be a perfect mid-term event. It’s interactive, fun, educational and full of surprises – it’s sure to keep the kids busy! This trail not only showcases the incredible animals that Chester Zoo is home to, but also highlights the challenges species face in the wild and how conservationists are using the latest science to prevent their extinction.”

Hamza’s lecture “My life behind the lens” will take place on February 21 at 11:00 and 14:00. For more information, visit www.chesterzoo.org/wild-science

The Wild Science event at Chester Zoo is free with standard zoo admission.