Chester Zoo unveils The Reserve luxury accommodation

The Reserve at Chester Zoo – a spectacular safari-style lodge resort – has now opened its doors to guests, offering one of the UK’s most unique short break experiences. Part of a £50m investment in new facilities at the Zoo which also includes a new Heart of Africa experience.

The Reserve features 51 beautifully designed lodges, some overlooking a private savannah where giraffes, zebras and blesbok antelope roam, and others nestled beside a peaceful lake. The resort is set to attract an estimated 35,000 additional visitors to the North West each year, drawing nature-lovers from across the UK and beyond.

Combining luxurious accommodation with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the zoo’s world-renowned wildlife, the new resort is set to transform how travellers experience conservation in the UK.

Guests staying at The Reserve are projected to spend over £10 million annually, with all profits reinvested into the zoo’s charitable conservation work – supporting critical projects in Kenya, Uganda and the UK. These include endangered species breeding programmes, global wildlife protection efforts and cutting-edge scientific research.

The Reserve will also boost local employment through the creation of around 70 new job roles and support the wider Cheshire economy through an increase in local supply chain spending.

To find out more visit: http://www.chesterzoo.org/thereserve