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Chester Zoo Gardens

Upton by Chester, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1EU

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Tel: 01244 380280

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About Us

The Zoo is not just about animals - it's also home to award-winning gardens which reflect a passion for plants.

There are many gardens for you to explore in the zoo, which are all part of Cheshire's Gardens of Distinction and carefully maintained by our Horticulture and Botany team.

Opening Times

Open 2020 (1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020)

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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Recent Reviews:

Teejade
Tamworth, United Kingdom
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Friday, 27th March 2020
I loved every second of it. The zoo is huge, so make sure you put on some comfortable shoes as you are going to be doing A LOT of walking. It was my second time visiting the zoo, because I enjoyed it... Read full review
TraceyandAdrian
Chester, United Kingdom
Still available to see their conservation work online
Monday, 30th March 2020
Closed until further notice because of the pandemic. You can follow their virtual tours of their animals they created last week on their website or via YouTube. Seems these videos were #3 last week... Read full review
bjr99
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Great Day Out
Wednesday, 1st April 2020
Absolutely fantastic. If you only go to one zoo make sure it is this one. The animals were in great condition and had lots of room. Read full review

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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

Further Information

Getting Here - Chester Zoological Gardens

Contact Us

Tel: 01244 380280

Visit Website

Tel: 01244 380280

Visit Website

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