Chester Zoo Tickets
Enjoy a family fun day visiting this outstanding zoo in Cheshire where 35,000 animals and 128 acres of zoological gardens await visitors of all ages
eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card
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Highlights
- Book Chester Zoo tickets for an unforgettable day to get closer to amazing animals and plants, learn more about them and their habitats.
- Take your beloved ones on an adventure at Chester Zoo, where there’s always something new.
- Join the zoo rangers to learn more about fighting wildlife extinction and explore award-winning gardens.
What's included
- Chester Zoo admission
Prepare for the experience
- This summer Chester Zoo presents Planet Shark: Predator or Prey, created by Grande Experiences. The immersive experience is a UK first and features incredible 360° underwater projections, as well as life-sized shark models and Megalodon jaws. The exhibition is open until 31st October.
Children information
- Infants and children under 3 years old can access the zoo free of charge.
- Children under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult aged over 18 years
Chester Zoo’s accessibility information
- Free access to a carer per visitor with disabilities holding an adult or child ticket.
- Please contact us should you require any further accessibility information.
Chester Zoo ticket restrictions
- In case you want same-day tickets note that you must purchase them before 9:30 am (subject to availability).
Sustainability information
- Chester Zoo is a conservation and education charity committed to preventing extinction. It works hard to make sure its visitors have an amazing day out, as well as leading the way to protecting endangered wildlife around the world.
Live dates and times availability can be seen before booking.
The zoo’s regular operating times are the following:
- 27th May – 4th June: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
- 5th June – 22nd July: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
- 23rd July – 27th July: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
- 28th July – 29th July: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
- 30th July – 3rd September: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
- 4th September – 29th October: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm.
How to get there
- Address: Chester Zoo, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, CH2 1EU, Cheshire, Northern England, United Kingdom.
- Nearest train station: Chester and Bache.
- Travelling by car: Signal post exit at the M56. Free on-site parking.
Frequently asked questions
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Where is Chester Zoo in England?
- Chester Zoo is a zoo at Upton-by-Chester, Cheshire, England. Chester Zoo was opened in 1931 by George Mottershead and his family.
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What animals are at Chester Zoo?
- Chester Zoo is home to more than a 35000 animals of a total of 82 species among which visitors can observe:
- Aardvark
African painted dog
Andean Bear
Anoa
Asian elephant
Asian short-clawed otter
Aye-aye
Babirusa
Banteng
Black lemur
Black rhino
Bornean orangutan
Brazilian salmon pink bird-eating tarantula
Bush dog
Capybara
Caribbean flamingos
Cheetah
Chimpanzee
Congo buffalo
Cotton-top tamarin
Crowned lemur
Dusky pademelon
Dwarf mongoosEastern bongo
Ecuador Amazon parrot
Fossa
Gaboon viper
Giant anteater
Giant otter
Giraffe
Golden mantella frog
Golden poison dart frog
Great green macaw
Great hornbill
Greater one horned rhino
Grey-crowned crane
Humboldt penguin
Hyacinth macaws
Jaguar
Javan green magpie
- Chester Zoo is home to more than a 35000 animals of a total of 82 species among which visitors can observe:
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How big is Chester Zoo?
- With 35,000 animals and 128 acres of zoological gardens, there’s plenty to do at Chester Zoo.
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What time does Chester Zoo close?
- Varies by season. 4:00 and 4.30 pm during Winter, 5:00 pm in Spring and 6:00 pm in Summer. For more details see section ‘Opening hours’ above.
Supplier information
This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Chester Zoo.
