Five rare secretarybird chicks hatch at Chester Zoo
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Five rare secretarybird chicks hatch at Chester Zoo

5 Aug 2026 · Originally published 4 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: 'Major breakthrough' as rare animals born at Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo has successfully bred secretarybirds for the first time in its 95-year history, with five chicks hatching to parents John and Jolene. These arrivals contribute to a vital European conservation programme for the species, providing new insights that may help other zoos improve their own breeding success.
Source: Liverpool Echo Cheshire
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