Chester Zoo for Groups

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A visit to Cheshire isn’t complete without a visit to the UK’s favourite zoo.

Home to over 21,000 endangered and exotic animals and based in beautiful, award-winning gardens, there’s something for everyone.

Join in a guided tour or one of the daily animal talks to guarantee your day is full of animal adventure, go crazy in the many adventure play areas, or take it easy on the Lazy River Boat Trip. You can even chat to the expert staff who are on hand to tell you all there is to know about the 500 species of animal inhabitants. Group booking is EASY and bursting with benefits

Chester & Cheshire offers group organisers and coach operators a fabulous choice of places to stay and visit. We are located just a short distance from Chester – this ancient heritage city provides a truly breathtaking experience. Each chapter of history is etched into the very fabric of the city. It is a major retail centre with the oldest shop front in England. Also visit nearby McArthur Glen’s Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet with designer discounts. For more information on the destination including itineraries and group friendly accommodation http://www.visitcheshire.com/visitor-information/travel-trade

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Opening Times

2024 (27 Dec 2023 - 24 Dec 2024)

* The zoo opens at 10am, please check www.chesterzoo.org for individual closing times.
* Please note that closing times may be subject to change depending on the operational needs of the business*

Directions

Road Directions

From M56, Junction 14 or M53, Junction 12, follow the brown tourist signs to Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo is less than an hour from Liverpool and Manchester and is clearly signposted.

The coach park is at the main entrance with plenty of free parking. SAT NAV CH2 1EU.

Public Transport Directions

Sunday bus service is now the same as weekdays.DB2 service – entrance via bridal path now so this needs updating as it is on http://www.chesterzoo.org/plan-your-visit/how-to-get-here/bus

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

16737 reviews

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Recent Reviews:

Luke S
Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
Not the best of experience
Sunday, 14th April 2024
Really disappointed with the zoo , as a whole the place is huge and does have some amazing animals to see, but walking around and so many animals missing from the enclosure no sign to explain where... Read full review
Woolsty60
Rawtenstall, United Kingdom
No longer our Zoo
Monday, 15th April 2024
Wow, how things have changed here, overpriced for food and drink, a sprawling mess of a layout with poor signage. Queues of over 40 mins to view some animals. Certainly in need of some maintenance... Read full review
Stupid B
Lovely day out
Wednesday, 17th April 2024
First off 5 stars for the zoo but 0 stars for Junes Food Court as fish & chips was bloody almost cold Back to the zoo going round with wheelchair was a dozzle, place was spotless, boat ride with... Read full review

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Facilities

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

Catering

On-Site café/restaurant
Picnic Site

Parking & Transport

On site parking
Parking (free)

Payment Methods

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