Chester Zoo is a zoo at Upton-by-Chester, Cheshire, England. Chester Zoo was opened in 1931 by George Mottershead and his family. It is one of the UK's largest zoos at 51 hectares. The zoo has a total land holding of approximately 160 hectares.
Chester Zoo is a major wildlife charity that is working to prevent extinction all around the world. We are the most popular conservation zoo in the UK and home to over 27,000 animals, from more than 500 different species. It has 128 acres of zoological gardens to explore.
We at Chester Zoo are a HUGE team of conservationists, scientists, educators, veterinary experts, botanists, wildlife managers, animal behaviourists, endocrinologists and environmental policy influencers. Together we are FIGHTING wildlife extinction.
Everyone is welcome
Open every day apart from Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
We open at 10am. Please see the website for our closing hours which vary throughout the year.
Please note the last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
Chester Zoo, Moston Rd, Upton, Chester CH2 1EU
Prices vary per person or group, and may alter depending on the special events. Please see the website for further details.
If you are planning on visiting a few times over the next 12 months, then why not upgrade to a Zoo Membership and get free entry all year? It will save you money, plus you will get to enjoy many other great benefits.
Visit the Booking page for tickets on the Chester Zoo website
Phone: 01244 380280
Email: guest.services@chesterzoo.org
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