Main Attractions

Come and see our new exhibit the Butterfly Journey, which is the largest zoo-based butterfly house in the UK. The 400sq meters tropical house which is heated to 28 degrees celsius, will be home to more than 30 species of butterfly from South America, Africa and south east Asia. The exotic species on show will include Blue Morphos, Giant Owls, Glasswings, Swallowtails and the Atlas Moth.

One of the most critically threatened species around, the Philippine Crocodile is also new to Chester Zoo. We are breeding this species to ensure its long-term survival. You can see them in their new enclosure within the Tropical Realm.