The accommodation at The Reserve also gives guests the chance to go behind the scenes with the zoo’s expert team and then fall asleep knowing that their stay is directly funding conservation work out in Africa and across the globe, helping nature not just survive, but thrive.
Chester Zoo is the most-visited paid attraction in England outside of London and, in 2025 it set a record with over 2.1 million visitors. It is widely recognised as the top UK zoo and is often ranked among the best in Europe.
The zoo’s 130-acre site is home to around 30,000 animals and more than 500 species and the charity is working with Mitsubishi Electric to decarbonise heating right across the zoo.
“We know that we can’t be part of the problem that we’re trying to solve, so we need to develop sustainable plans that help us reduce carbon emissions and achieve net zero,” explains Jennifer Kelly, Head of Sustainability at Chester Zoo. “We’re working with the UK’s largest heat pump manufacturer to install renewable heating that keep the animals comfortable while minimising our carbon footprint.”
Every visit to The Reserve funds groundbreaking conservation work both in Africa and in key regions around the world. From scientific breakthroughs which are helping to save the black rhino, through to the innovative use of AI to protect giraffes and pangolins in Uganda, the zoo’s conservation team work tirelessly to prevent extinction.
So, if you would like to help in this important work by relaxing in a luxurious, comfortable and sustainable lodge right in the Heart of Africa, visit https://www.chesterzoo.org/accommodation
