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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).
- 1931
- 1,000+ (2021)
- 51 hectares (130 acres)
We are the most visited zoo in the UK AND a conservation and education charity committed to PREVENTING EXTINCTION. We are the NORTH OF ENGLAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, managed by a Board of Trustees.
OPENING TIMES. We’re open daily from 10am with FREE on-site parking. The Diamond Jubilee Quarter at the main entrance opens at 9:30am. 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.
We're the UK's number one charity zoo, with over 21,000 animals and 500 different species, including some of the most endangered species on the planet. With 1.9 million visitors every year, the zoo is an all-year round, full-day visitor attraction for everyone. We're open daily from 10am, except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
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