Chester Zoo

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A visit to Cheshire isn’t complete without a trip to the UK’s number one zoo. Chester Zoo is home to over 20,000 ENDANGERED and unusual animals based in beautiful, award-winning zoological gardens. With over 500 different animal species in our 125 acres, you’re sure to have great day out full of ADVENTURE - discovering and learning more about our INCREDIBLE animals and plants.

This Easter, REWILD your imagination at Chester Zoo!

Stories POP UP all over the zoo and throughout April, we want to AWAKEN your inner child and CAPTURE your curiosity with our storytelling SPECTACULAR!

Dive into a story brought to life in our POP-UP trail or hear the TALLEST tales in the wildest ways. From song and dance, to puppetry, performances and workshops for the whole family.

But they won’t be around for long, so catch them while you can!

Don’t forget to share your day with #MyWildStory. We LOVE to see what you get up to at Chester Zoo.

Why not make a meal of your visit and stop for a bite at one of the many restaurants, cafes and kiosks located throughout the zoo. From classic family friendly dishes, to tasty street food and authentic South East Asian inspired dishes.

If you’re looking for something EXTRA special, our contemporary British pub The Oakfield*, serves freshly prepared locally sourced food and hand-picked beers, wines and spirits – the PERFECT accompaniment to your zoo visit.

We hope to welcome you soon!

For information about opening times and prices, please visit our website chesterzoo.org (prices and opening times vary throughout the year). You can also book and save on tickets at the Chester Visitor Information Centre

*Usual zoo admission fees apply but our members can visit as often as they wish.

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Guide Prices

Tickets need to be booked in advance. For accurate prices go to https://shop.chesterzoo.org/events/advance-booking
Prices range from:
£25.45 to £29.08 for adults
£19.09 to £22.72 for children
£23.63 to £27.27 for students
Under 2s and Carers go free

Opening Times

May/June/July (1 May 2022 - 23 July 2022)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 17:00

July/August (24 July 2022 - 29 Aug 2022)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 18:00

September (30 Aug 2022 - 26 Sept 2022)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 17:00

October (27 Sept 2022 - 31 Oct 2022)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 16:30

November/December (1 Nov 2022 - 2 Jan 2023)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 16:00

* Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day. Open Christmas Eve 10am - 3pm. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
* Please note that closing times may be subject to change depending on the operational needs of the business*

Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous MC Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2011
Regional and Miscellaneous MC Best Tourism Experience of the Year 2014
Regional and Miscellaneous MC Best Event of the Year 2011
Regional and Miscellaneous Marketing Cheshire Award Winner 2015 2015
Regional and Miscellaneous MC Access for All Tourism Award 2016 2016
Regional and Miscellaneous MC Team of the Year 2016 2016
Regional and Miscellaneous MC Large Visitor Attraction of the Year - Highly Commended 2017
Regional Marketing Cheshire Award Winner 2019 2019
Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Marketing Cheshire Annual Awards Marketing Cheshire Awards 2021/22 - Winner 2022

Directions

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

TRAVELLING BY FOOT -Pedestrians can access the main entrance to the zoo by using the public bridlepath from Flag Lane North. If you’re walking from home, from the bus stop or from Bache train station then there is a short cut to our main entrance using the public bridle path on Flag Lane North.

TRAVELLING BY BIKE- Chester Zoo offers 15% discount for cyclists with a voucher found on their website. Cycle racks are available at the main entrance. The Chester ‘Pink Route’ takes you from the city centre to our main entrance – or you can take the ‘Brown Route’ along the canal.

TRAIN- Only a couple of miles from Chester station, transfer to bus 1 or X1 which drops off at the zoo entrance.

When you buy a combination ticket from your local train station at the same time as your rail ticket and it includes your return bus link from Chester station to the zoo AND your zoo admission in one discounted price.

TRAVELLING BY BUS- If you’re travelling from Chester you can take the Number 1 service from Chester Bus Exchange or the X1 bus links Chester Train Station to Chester Zoo.

If you’re travelling from Liverpool, you can also take the Number 1 service or the X1 service (which has fewer stops and is a quicker!).

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Recent Reviews:

Maria D
Trip Type:
Family
A wonderful day out
Wednesday, 18th May 2022
I go regularly to the zoo as I recently became a member, this is a much better way to visit as you can experience it over and over again. I take my grandson and can visit when it’s much quieter. All... Read full review
mummy2my_world
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Family
Superb zoo n great customer service 5 stars & some Thank you all
Wednesday, 18th May 2022
Some of the beautiful animals were shy 🙈 but greeted by the herd of elephant by the entrances was a wonder. My girls loved it. The meals on offer are the best we have seen & tasted in many a zoo in... Read full review
343rutha
Trip Type:
Couples
Disappointed
Wednesday, 18th May 2022
I left here feeling depressed, sad for the animals small enclosures, confused over the layout, sorry for parents with young children in buggies/people with mobility scooters/wheelchair users... 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
Free entry for carers
Guide Dogs Permitted - In some areas
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

COVID-19 Response

Advance booking essential

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