Chester Zoo Gardens

Upton by Chester, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1EU

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EXPLORE the award-winning gardens and DISCOVER their passion for plants that not only make the zoo look BEAUTIFUL but play a vital role in helping local wildlife.

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Opening Times

Open 2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

Directions

Road Directions

Chester Zoo is open daily from 10 am and there’s free car parking. SAT NAV CH2 1EU.

Public Transport Directions

There is a direct bus link from Chester Railway Station to Chester Zoo running a frequent service. Find out more at www.chesterzoo.org/travel.

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4.5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
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    • Very Good
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    • Average
      1188
    • Poor
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    Recent Reviews:

    • AM1675
      Cambridge, United Kingdom
      Wonderful day out
      4 of 5 stars
      Monday, 22nd July 2024
      Second visit this year to Chester zoo, nowhere near enough time to see everything in only one visit. We visited back in February and the weather wasn’t ideal, and most of the animals agreed opting to... Read full review
    • Megan H
      Giraffe Feeding Experience
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 22nd July 2024
      I’ve grown up going to this zoo and it’s always an amazing day out. This time i went to the giraffe experience and It was absolutely fabulous. The zoo keepers Naomi and Rosie are so kind and... Read full review
    • katebC2222NZ
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Fantastic day
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 22nd July 2024
      Had an amazing day. Saw lots of fantastic animals.The only downside was it was hard to see it all in one day. Loved the boat ride. Read full review

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
    • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
    • Ramp / Level Access
    • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

    Catering

    • On-Site café/restaurant
    • Picnic Site

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Payment Methods

    • American Express accepted
    • Delta accepted
    • Diners Club accepted
    • JCB accepted
    • Maestro accepted
    • MasterCard accepted
    • Solo accepted
    • TIC Staff Admitted Free
    • Visa accepted

    Provider Facilities

    • Civil Weddings
    • Conference facilities
    • Toilets

    Provider Features

    • Indoor Attraction
    • Marketing Cheshire Member
    • Outdoor Attraction

    Target Markets

    • Family Fun
    • Marketed Towards Families

    Tours and Demonstrations

    • Demonstrations Given
    • Educational Visits Accepted
    • Guided Tours Available for Groups
    • Guided Tours Available for Individuals

    Contact Us

    Tel: 01244 380280

    Tel: 01244 380280

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