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Last admission is 1 hour before the zoo closes. Last admissions for members is 30 minutes before closing. Take a look at opening times and plan your visit to Chester Zoo. Don’t forget to take a look at what’s changed so you can enjoy a safe day out at the zoo.
Chester Zoo is a zoo at Upton-by-Chester, Cheshire, England. Chester Zoo was opened in 1931 by George Mottershead and his family. The zoo is one of the UK's largest zoos at 51 hectares (130 acres) and the zoo has a total land holding of approximately 160 hectares (400 acres).
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.
Explore what's here & all the things there are to do at Chester Zoo! Discover our animals & habitats, browse our events & check out our food & drink venues!
Discover and learn more about the beautiful animals we have at Chester Zoo, from elephants and giraffes to cheetahs and lions!
Chester Zoo is known as one of the premier zoos in the UK, if not Europe. You can see over 500 species across the 128 acres, and in this guide, we’ll provide key information about the zoo.
Chester Zoo is located in Upton just outside Chester and is home to over 21,000 animals set in 125 acres of gardens. Whether you are young or old you are sure to have a great day out exploring this fantastic attraction.
