Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo is the UK’s number one zoo, with over 7000 animals and 400 different species, including some of the most exotic and endangered species on the planet.

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    +44 1244 380280

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    chesterzoo.org

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    Zoo

Address

Moston Rd Chester Cheshire CH2 1EU United Kingdom

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Toni Nicholson

Chester zoo is a great day out for all, me and my daughter went and spent hours looking around at the animals and enjoyed out day out. There's plenty to look at and the zoo is really big.

Karis Page

Chester Zoo is an incredible place to visit. The zoo’s animal care and dedication to conservation is extraordinary. It’s a blessing to be able to see so many beautiful creatures in a safe environment.

Ruth Hirst

We have memberships and visit most weeks. There's always something different to see.

Vino Jack

Lots of different Animals.Some indoor parts for rainy days,but mostly outdoors with plenty of picnic areas and play parks for the kids to enjoy. First timers,take a guide map. Free parking !

Vino Jack

Orangutans at islands . Look out for puluh the largest hairy orangutan. So graceful and gorgeous. My favourite animal at the zoo .

Curt Sallinger

The Lemur enclosure where you are inside with them was a huge hit with our girls. Great zoo - with the COVID restrictions, make sure to not pass up a place to eat....lunch was a struggle.

Graeme Evans

Brilliant, the enclosures are pretty big and they have loads of animals. Remember when visiting the penguins, there is a place you can see them underwater

Ambush Predator

Amazing zoo , some of the best enclosures I’ve ever seen - huge, so wear sensible shoes ! The Islands section is amazing.

Dave Cornett

pay £55 for an adult membership and you'll easily get your moneys worth esp. if you have a little'un. pop in for an hour, have a picnic , see a few animals and next time see some different ones. great

Christine Jones

All of it! Great animal enclosures , lots of fantastic animals to see and learn about all for a reasonable price. Great day out for all the family

Steve Johnson

The UK's top zoo has over 8000 animals on show. Check out the Butterfly and Bat enclosures ...well worth a visit!

Ade Omomo-Rashed

One of the best zoos I've ever been to... So much thought went into every single enclosure .

Andrew Burns

Brilliant place for the whole family. If you're local I strongly recommend becoming a member .

mickeysutube

A great Zoo , my favourite the Jaguars and the Elephants. If you're interested in having a peak, look at my video including 3 day old baby rhino ! Read more

Debs Haynes

Big Cat Seeking? You need to invest some time at the Jaguars enclosure if you hope to see these beautiful cats. Stand and wait at least 15 to 30mins, you will be rewarded!

Ant Burrows

There is an app you can download to help you find where you are in the zoo . Well worth the wait to see the baby rhino

Chris Woods

Great Zoo , and they serve beer and wine - not such a good idea around the lions though ????

Martin Mitchell

One of the best zoos in the U.K., plenty of variety for everyone and very educational as well !

Spencer Hudson

Great place to visit with the kids , watch the animals and read all about the ????????

Ann Marie Ellison

Amazing various of animals but massive huge, and would come back again in beautiful weather best time!

Anthony Casey

Constantly improving, nice new cafe with Costa coffee and Cheshire Ice Cream Farm ice cream by the green with the fountain .

Heulwen Carter

Love it here! So much to do and always changing and making new areas!

Steve Lawson

Excellent exhibits in fantastic setting. One of the country 's premier zoos .

Claire Red Robot Media

Plenty to see and well worth the entry fee. Consider a membership if you plan to visit a few times - it's good value !

mickeysutube

Go to see the Black Jaguar, often hiding at the bag as you can see in this video: <aclass="entity url"rel="nofollow" href="http://youtu.be/pKN_tEUXpAs"target="_blank" data-sig="Z2S/O4l/qFHoRNBv3NpdXVRR1zg=" onmousedown="fourSq.ui.OutgoingLink.mousedown($(this), event)" data-source="tip-text">http://youtu.be/pKN_tEUXpAs</a>

Mark Bowen

The bugs are amazing! Make sure you get your photo's done so you can see them in the shop :-)

Guy

Try to avoid going when it's hot and sunny - the animals disappear in the shade and out of sight.

Ikmal Nordin

There are lots of picnic areas inside so do bring along your own food. The monorail and waterbus costs £2 per adult.

Steve Sweeney

The bat house is brilliant .... Your eyes get used to the dark (eventually) the you will see the massive ones!!

Yvonne Brownsea

Make sure you can spend a full day there! There is so much to see that you will need it!

Phil Wright

Take the time to visit the red pandas at the back of the zoo .

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It was fantastic day in the Chester Zoo! Three little tigers were so cute !????

Debs Haynes

Breakfast Combo in Bembe, Bacon butty and a cuppa with members discount only £4....fabulous!

Claudia Ormrod

Brilliant! They help endangered species

Shona Hardacre

Worth buying your tickets online so you can fast track in & avoid the queues!

Andrew Chamberlain

Great zoo . Kids love it.

Mark

If you can, give yourself at least half an hour for the bat cave . When your eyes are used to the dark the cave is much more interesting. The smaller bats hang from the ceiling

Darryl Leaning

Hide the sandwich cards they give you for toasties under a plate before the till, and get them free ;)

Mark Costa

Whatever you do don't miss out on the bat house . Best thing here.

Lara Edwards

Nice place try and go offpeak if you want it to be quiet .

Catriona Merryweather

Access for disabled visitors not great here, lots of doors & gates to get through, improper pathways, cramped disabled toilets & not many low-level viewing areas!

Paul Butler

The new painted dogs area over by the rhinos is fantastic, a great use of an area that didn't get much attention before.

Stuart Brady

The butterfly house is stunning. Make sure you see the dinosaurs (on until Nov 12).

Mike Cave

A great day out for the whole family. Get membership for a years entry & to get 20% off food & gifts from the shops.

Mike Binns

If you're getting the bus make sure you're there in plenty of time as the bus doesn't hang around.

Ian Birdsey

If you're a member of the zoo , make sure you show your membership card at the shops and restaurants for your discount

A

The new feature; Dinosaur bites back is superb especially the spitting dinosaur .

Krista Van den Eynden

Everything!

Davie Marshall

Great day out. Allow a full day for this and bring 'sensible shoes ' as you'll be pounding the pavement for several hours.

Keith Hollingsworth

The butterfly house is amazing, very tranquil

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Free wifi and they do Soya milk for us Vegans! - Joanne Pountney

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The baby elephant's are too cute!! - Tinker

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The Jaguar comes in about every 10 minutes, worth waiting to see it. - Andrew Carr

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The aquatunnel is fantastic & well worth going through more than once! The pirate playground is small but kept my children entertained & looks to be solidly & safely built for little ones! - Shell Miller

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All asleep when we came by. Lovely markings - Fjara ♡

5.6
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Yes, it's pricy, but the food is reasonably good, and fresh. Certainly better than some other zoos. - Neil Turner

8.6
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Lion House

Come and see the new lady lions :) - Gemma Yapp

7.0
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Butterfly Journey

It's hot and humid in there - take something to clean your misted camera lense with! - Simon C.