Chester Zoo Tickets
Chester, Cheshire
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Chester Zoo Tickets from £34.21
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- 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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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
1 January – 14 February: 10am - 4pm
15 February – 4 April: 10am - 4:30pm
5 April – 27 April: 10am - 5:30pm
28 April – 2 May: 10am - 5pm
3 May - 5 May: 10am - 5:30pm
6 May – 23 May: 10am - 5pm
24 May - 1 June: 10am - 6pm
2 June – 23 July: 10am - 5pm
24 July – 7 September: 10am - 6pm
8 September – 2 November: 10am - 4:30pm
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
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
ATM
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Pushchair Hire
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.
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Contact Details
Chester Zoo
Upton by Chester
Chester
Cheshire
CH2 1LH
England
Tel: 01244380280
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