A Wildly Exciting Partnership

We’re Uniting with Chester Zoo for a Wild Summer of Style and Conservation

This summer, we’re joining forces with Chester Zoo for a unique partnership full of family fun, fabulous interiors, and fundraising, to support their global wildlife conservation work. Our collaboration celebrates the launch of Chester Zoo’s groundbreaking Heart of Africa habitat and its exciting new luxury accommodation experience, The Reserve, set to open in August 2025. Alongside this milestone, we’re bringing the spirit of South Africa to life as part of our Postcards From… destination-inspired campaign.

Wildly Stylish, Wildly Supportive
From now through the summer, our historic Macclesfield showroom will transform into a safari of style, featuring South Africa-inspired décor, family events, and safari-themed treats at Caffè AB, our on-site eatery. Kids can enjoy themed lunch packs while grown-ups sip on wines from the vineyards of South Africa’s and explore stunning homeware collections from some of Cape Town’s hottest designer brands.

We’re also giving you the chance to win a stay at The Reserve, luxury accommodation set within Chester Zoo’s Heart of Africa, their new, most immersive experience which brings to life African landscapes, specials and culture across 22 acres – For more details and to enter, click here 

Throughout the summer, there will also be the exclusive giveaways and special discounts on Chester Zoo tickets with every in-store purchase.

Family Fun and Wild Welcome

On Sunday 6th July, we’ll be hosting a Family Fun Day featuring kids’ craft workshops led by Chester Zoo rangers - perfect for a day of learning and laughter.
As you visit Macclesfield, you’ll receive a wild welcome thanks to the stunning portraits of Chester Zoo’s most beloved animals - including 50ft giraffes - adorning the grand façade of our store. For more details and to book your little ones onto the event, click here

From Our CEO, Sarah Bianchi

“We’re two iconic Cheshire brands joining forces in the spirit of adventure,” says Sarah Bianchi, CEO of Arighi Bianchi.
“As well as bringing a taste of Chester Zoo to our store, we’re proud to support their vital conservation work in Africa. Together, we’re creating something truly special.
South Africa’s contemporary design scene is phenomenally cool. Cape Town Design Week is a vibrant celebration of creativity rooted in cultural authenticity, sustainability, and social impact. The country is a design powerhouse, home to brands like Dokter and Misses, Wiid Design, and Weylandts, along with artisans working with rattan, ceramics, and leather.
Our new Postcards From South Africa collection embraces it all - from Afro-minimalism to sustainably made homewares and bold colour palettes inspired by sun-bleached tones and raw natural textures. These are the key trends shaping 2025/6.
So whether you’re after inspiration for your home, an activity-packed day with the kids, or a chance to win a one-of-a-kind stay at the zoo - this is your invitation to go wild, right here in Cheshire.”

Supporting Conservation Together

Proceeds from this campaign will support Chester Zoo’s vital conservation work across Africa, helping to protect endangered species and preserve habitats for future generations.
Follow us on Instagram at @arighibianchi or visit our What's On Page to find out more and join the adventure.

Shop our Postcards from South Africa collection here