Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo covers 110 acres, with new projects and attractions opening all the time. Although slightly smaller than London Zoo, it feels more spacious and relaxed.

There are over 500 species of animals here, with favourites such as elephants, giraffes, chimps, tigers and sea-lions, as well as otters, cranes and smaller creatures including fish and reptiles. Animals are grouped by region in large paddocks and can be viewed from a maze of pathways, the monorail or the water bus.

The zoo has had notable success with special conservation projects, not only here but by providing funding and support to research to field studies abroad. The innovative ethos is carried through to the design and construction of the animal’s environments and the visitor experience as a whole.

The Rainforest Habitat, the Bat Cave, and the Chimpanzee Forest which has the biggest climbing frame in the country are good examples of this, and kids will also be able to enjoy some of the other activities on offer like the Animal Discovery Centre, face painting and the “growl zone.”

Zoos are hungry work, so there is a choice of four different cafes and restaurants, The Ark Restaurant, Café Tsavo, Oakfield House Tearoom and Restaurant and The Acorn Bar.

Address:

Chester Zoo
Upton-by-Chester
Chester
CH2 1LH

England, UK

Opening Times:
The Zoo is open all year from 10.00am except Christmas Day & Boxing Day
Please note that in adverse weather conditions the zoo may close earlier than the stated time.
Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult
Sunday 28th October to 31st December (excluding Christmas Day & Boxing Day)

Last admission: 3.00pm
Monorail closes: 3.45pm

Animal Houses and Zoo Closes: 4.00pm

On Christmas Eve and New Years Eve we close at 3.30pm, last admission is 2.00pm
Please note that Frost Fair will remain open until 4.00pm

Admission:
Off Peak Period (from 28th October 2007-14th March 2008)
Donation Price
Adults £10.95*
Children (aged 3 - 15 years) £7.95*
Concessions - Senior Citizens, Students and Visitors with disabilities £9.95*
Family (2 adults and 2 children) £35.00*
Under 3 years Free

Any visitor with disabilities will receive free admission for their carer on a 1 to 1 basis
Please note that children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult

*As a registered charity, we rely on donations from our visitors to support our conservation work in the Zoo, in the UK and throughout the world. If you are a UK tax payer and agree to pay the Donation Price (which is the standard price plus a 10% donation) under the Gift Aid Scheme, we can claim an additional 28p per £1.00 back from the Government at no cost to you

Visitors who choose not to make a donation may instead pay the standard price:

Peak

Adults £13.59
Children (aged 3 - 15 years) £9.95
Family (2 adults and 2 children) £45.00
Concessions - Senior Citizens, Students and Visitors with disabilities £12.27

Off-Peak

Adults £9.95
Children (aged 3 - 15 years) £7.22
Family (2 adults and 2 children) £31.81
Concessions - Senior Citizens, Students and Visitors with disabilities £9.04

Monorail (peak period prices)
Adults / OAPs / Disabled £2.00 Children £1.50
Please note that during December Monorail prices will be reduced to £1.50 per adult and £1.20 per child
 
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