Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo featuring zoo animals, kayaking or canoeing and a river or creek
Chester Zoo showing zoo animals and land animals
Chester Zoo showing zoo animals and animals
Chester Zoo which includes a river or creek, zoo animals and boating
Chester Zoo featuring animals and zoo animals


Traverse bridges, islands and replicas of distant lands in these gardens. See more than 400 species of rare and exotic wildlife.

Chester Zoo is an enormous complex with recreations of terrain and eco-systems from around the world. The acclaimed site has been voted one of the best zoos in the world due to its excellent facilities, vast enclosures and range of animals. Get around the 125-acre (50-hectare) site by monorail and take in views of some of the 12,000 creatures on display.

Explore the impressive recreation of tropical Southeast Asian islands. Cross wooden bridges through jungle areas to see tigers, colorful birds and the banteng, a type of cattle. The island section includes intriguing structures, such as the Bali Temple and the Sulawesi sculpture.

Enter the Asian Forest and Asian Plains to see herds of elephants and rhinoceroses. Red apes, jaguars and unusual reptiles are among the fascinating creatures to see. Embark on the Butterfly Journey and explore one of the country’s largest butterfly houses.

Admire the range of exotic plants, which are carefully matched to the natural habitats of the animals. Attend a talk by one of the zoo rangers to learn about the animals. Bring your kids to the play areas scattered around the zoo. Informative animations and face-painting stalls are sure to keep the children entertained.

Relax with drinks and snacks in the Bembe Kitchen and Jaguar Coffee House. Enjoy a restaurant meal at June’s Pavilion or Manado Street Kitchen. Delicious treats can be found at the zoo’s ice cream parlor. Peruse the souvenirs and animal-themed toys in the gift shop. Special keepsakes include animal paintings made with your own handprints.

The park is open daily year-round, except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Discounted tickets are available for children, seniors and students.

Chester Zoo is 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) north of the city center. Park in the free parking lot by the main entrance or reach the zoo by bus or train. The nearest railway station, Bache, is 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) south of the zoo.

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Reviews of Chester Zoo

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
129
" "5 - Excellent 65%
4 - Good
49
" "4 - Good 25%
3 - Okay
16
" "3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
1
" "2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
2
" "1 - Terrible 1%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

not wheelchair friendly

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Get there early - far too much to do than can fit in one day.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Arrive when they open and stay until closing time to ensure you get to see all the fantastic animals

5/5 - Excellent

Paul

Expensive to get in but I think it's the best zoo in the UK

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Do not go in wet weather

5/5 - Excellent

Hayles

Great Zoo but as lots to see allow plenty of time.

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