Chester Zoo Tickets
Chester, CheshireChester Zoo Highlights
- One of the UK's Largest Zoos: Home to over 30,000 amazing animals, including a Monsoon Forest, Lemur walk through area, and the UK's largest tropical biodome.
- A Leading Conservation Based Zoo: Chester Zoo strives to protect some of the world’s rarest animals from extinction, working in partnership with over 20 countries worldwide.
- A Zoo with a Rich Story: Chester Zoo was opened in 1931 by George Mottershead, a florist and pet seller, and his family. Fast forward to 2010, the zoo broke its visitor record with 1.4 million people passing through the gates.
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Know Before You Go
What's included
- Access to Virtual Reality and daily animal talks
- Gate-ready mobile tickets for easy entry
- Free admission for children under 12 months
What's NOT included
- VIP Animal Experiences
- Entry to seasonal events
- Extra activities like face painting
What To Expect At Chester Zoo
Join 2 million visitors every year and 35,000 animals only at Chester Zoo! Where kids have the chance to come face-to-face with their favourite animals, while learning about conservation. Book your tickets and experience exciting attractions like VIP animal activities and the lemur walk-through! For an unforgettable adventure, book your Chester Zoo tickets today and create lifelong memories!
Ticket Options & Prices
- Adult tickets from £29.00
- Child tickets (ages 3-15) from £23.63
- Carer tickets are free of charge
Ticket Instructions
- Tickets will be emailed to you as soon as you complete your booking
- No printing is required; the attraction will scan your tickets on your phone
- No queueing or stressing when you get there to buy tickets
- Fast & Easy Admission to the attraction
Refund / Cancellation Policy
Tickets are non-refundable, but you can change the date 24 hours beforehand.
Opening Times
9 September – 3 November
10am - 4:30pm
4 November – 14 November
10am - 4pm
15 November – 17 November
10am - 3:30pm
18 November – 20 November
10am - 4pm
21 November – 24 November
10am - 3:30pm
25 November – 26 November
10am - 4pm
27 November – 1 December
10am - 3:30pm
2 December – 3 December
10am - 4pm
4 December – 8 December
10am - 3:30pm
9 December – 10 December
10am - 4pm
11 December – 15 December
10am - 3:30pm
16 December
10am - 4pm
17 December – 23 December
10am - 3:30pm
24 December
10am - 3pm
25 December – 26 December
CLOSED
27 December – 1 January
10am - 3:30pm
The zoo will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Opening times may change depending on special events, please see our T&Cs for further details.
Last admission is 1 hour before the zoo closes.
Last admissions for members is 30 minutes before closing.
Facilities
- Toilets
- Gift Shop
- Onsite Parking
- Accessible Toilets
- Baby Changing
- Food Available
- Wheelchair Friendly
- Pushchair Friendly
How To Get There
Address: Chester Zoo, Upton-by-Chester, Chester CH2 1EU
By Car: Just off the M56 with clear signage on the A41 leading to Chester Zoo.
By Train: Chester train station is a short 15-minute bus ride from the zoo
By Bus: Catch the Stagecoach number 1 service or the Cheshire Park & Ride bus from Chester city centre.
FAQs
Contact Details
Chester Zoo
Upton by Chester
Chester
Cheshire
CH2 1LH
England
Tel: 01244380280
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