Chester Zoo is set to reveal its brand new "groundbreaking" safari-style lodge resort.

The Reserve at Chester Zoo will officially open its doors to guests on Monday 18 August - offering one of the UK's most unique short break experiences.

Combining luxurious accommodation with behind-the-scenes access to the zoo's wildlife, the Reserve features 51 beautifully designed lodges.

Some overlook a private savannah where giraffes, zebras and blesbok antelope roam - with 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.

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 at Chester Zoo is a game-changer - not just for luxury travel but for conservation," said Jamie Christon, Chester Zoo CEO.

"Born from our long-standing commitment to protecting African wildlife, we've created a truly immersive, safari-style experience right here in the UK, where guests may wake up to giraffes on their doorstep, enjoy unforgettable wildlife encounters and relax in beautifully designed lodges surrounded by nature."

Christon notes, however, that the reserve's conservation-led purpose is what sets it apart.

He added: "As a not-for-profit, every single stay directly funds our groundbreaking work, here in the UK and around the world.

"That includes protecting black rhinos in Kenya and Rwanda, using AI to fight poaching of giant pangolins in Uganda and working with communities in Madagascar to save precious species like the golden mantella frog.

"Guests at The Reserve aren't just going to enjoy a luxury break - they're going to power our conservation movement for generations to come."

To find out more or to book your stay, visit here.