Swimming improves circulation and helps the pregnant elephants wellbeing as they prepare to give birth

Aqua natal classes for elephants due to give birth

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Credit: Whipsnade zoo

The cameras allowed the zoo to learn more about the herd’s sleep patterns, social structure and interactions after dark.

Night vision footage of elephant herd is ‘vital' for protecting species 

In a world first, a pilot study has begun at Chester Zoo of a new vaccine to fight a virus  threatening the survival of the Asian elephant.

World first for Chester Zoo in fight to save Asian elephants

Four-year-old Elizabeth, the zoo's youngest endangered Asian elephant, was treated to an Easter egg hunt of huge proportions while the zoo remains closed. 

Staff at Whipsnade create Easter egg hunt for zoo's youngest elephant

The Duchess of Cornwall has spoken to ITV News about her late brother as she launched a fundraising campaign for the elephant charity he cared so much about.

Camilla rescuing elephant project started by her late brother

Thi Hi Way was the long-time matriarch of the family herd of Asian elephants at the zoo. She had arthritis which was linked to her early years in Myanmar. 

Chester Zoo 'heartbroken' over death of Asian elephant Thi Hi Way

Asian elephant Ming Jung arrived at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire from Antwerp in Belgium last year.


Bedfordshire zoo has pregnancy hopes after arrival of new Asian male

The healthy female calf arrived following a 22-month gestation, with the birth caught on Chester zoo’s CCTV cameras.

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