Chester Zoo
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Real animals are more exciting!
Chester Zoo is home to thousands of rare and exotic species from all over the world, ranging from our magnificent herd of elephants, two types of rhino 'crashes' , lions and tigers, a mixture of monkeys both large and small including our chimps, and our exciting Realm of the Red Ape exhibit where gibbons and orang-utans live and play side by side in the largest (and possibly the noisiest!) enclosure of its kind in Europe.
Meet the largest otter species in the world or spend time with our smaller animals, the tiny Kirk’s Dik Dik, a deer which is smaller than the average dog, our wild cats the Servals or the endearing Pudu.
Come and visit our latest babies too, see the website for details and photographs.
There are also plenty of places for visitors to take the weight off their feet and enjoy some refreshments, be it in the themed Cafe Tsavo, the Ark Restaurant or in the splendour of the Oakfield mansion for afternoon tea on the terrace.
Little monkeys can burn off energy at the Fun Ark or, for younger children, at the Ape Around and Little Acorn play areas.
The zoo is a registered conservation and education charity which supports over 50 conservation projects around the world.
Open all year, except Christmas Day and Boxing Day, from 10am. Visit www.chesterzoo.org
There are three different places to eat; our themed Café Tsavo, main Ark Restaurant or the elegant Oakfield Manor. Snack kiosks throughout the site and plenty of picnic areas.
Did you know you can get married at Chester Zoo? Hold your birthday party here or have a naming ceremony?
Arrive by bike and get 15% off all admission tickets.
Type
Animal Collection
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | from £13.60 to £16.90 per ticket |
| Child | from £9.90 to £12.45 per ticket |
| Concession | from £12.05 to £15.25 per ticket |
| Family (2+2) | from £41.55 to £55.00 per ticket |
These admission prices are for the high season, please see chesterzoo.org for mid season and low season admission prices. Discounted rates available for group and school visits. Separate charges for events may apply.
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | from £13.60 to £16.90 per ticket |
| Child | from £9.90 to £12.45 per ticket |
| Concession | from £12.05 to £15.25 per ticket |
| Family (2+2) | from £41.55 to £55.00 per ticket |
These admission prices are for the high season, please see chesterzoo.org for mid season and low season admission prices. Discounted rates available for group and school visits. Separate charges for events may apply.
Vaqas Accreditation
Visitor Reviews
Information
Chester
Cheshire
CH2 1EU
Tel: 01244 380280
Opening Times
Open All Year
01/01/2010 to 31/12/2010
Awards
- Visit Britain VAQAS Accredited 2009
- Regional and Miscellaneous Best of Chester Member 2009
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010
- Regional and Miscellaneous VCC Sustainable Tourism Award 2010
Location
Chester Outskirts
Road Directions
The motorway and road network means that Chester Zoo is easy to reach from all over the UK, and you can visit in under two hours from as far as Birmingham or Leeds.
From the M56, Junction 14, or M53 Junction 12, follow the brown signs to Chester Zoo. The postcode for sat nav is CH2 1EU.
The zoo is also clearly signed on the A41 Chester road.
The zoo is on the national cycle network and there are cycle racks at both the main and pedestrian entrance.
Public Transport Directions
From Chester Main Line Station:
Using train services, Northern (from Altrincham, Manchester and Cheshire), Arriva (from Wales and Manchester), Merseyrail (from Liverpool and Merseyside) and Virgin Trains (from Crewe and London). Take taxi (app. 2 miles), or bus to Chester Town Hall bus exchange. First Group Service 1, every 20 minutes Monday - Saturday during the daytime. On a Sunday the service runs hourly and on Bank Holidays every 30 minutes.
Watch out for the Chester Zoo tiger bus at Chester Station to bring you direct to the entrance. Busy periods only, please check with Zoo before travelling.
From Merseyrail Bache Station: Take the No. 1 bus operated by First. The service runs every 20 minutes Monday to Saturday, and every 60 minutes on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Leave Bache station using the ramp which will lead you to Mill Lane, the bus stop is near the Post Office. Special combined Zoo/Bus/Train tickets sold from all staffed Merseyrail Stations.
Liverpool via Birkenhead, Ellesmere Port and Cheshire Oaks
First Group Service 1, every 20 minutes Monday - Saturday during the daytime. On a Sunday the service runs hourly and on Bank Holidays every 30 minutes.
Ellesmere Port and Chester
GHA Coaches, Service 4 operates every 30 minutes Monday - Saturday to the Pedestrian Entrance of the Zoo.
The zoo is on the national cycle network and there are cycle racks at both the main and pedestrian entrance.
Facilities
Provider Features
- Indoor Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
- Visit Chester & Cheshire Member
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - We have a “loop system” installed at some of our main customer contact areas, including our gates. Simply look out for the blue and white logo
- Guide Dogs Permitted - Guide dogs and sensing/hearing dogs are very welcome at the Zoo. However, we do ask that they avoid our Monkey, Chimpanzee and Elephant enclosures.
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - On arrival you will find 35 designated parking spaces for orange or blue badge holders.
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free - Free entry for registered Blue or Green Badge Guides (on production of a valid badge) whether escorting a group or visiting independently
- Delta accepted
- Diners Club accepted
- Groups Accepted - Group rates available for groups of 15 or more.
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates - Discounts to groups of 15 people or more.
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Civil Weddings
- Conference facilities - Meeting rooms available
- Toilets
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups - Check website
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals - Check website
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