National Conservation Zoo
Opening times today: 10am - 5pm (Last entry at 4pm)
Check out all the spectacular events we have coming up at the zoo.
Friday 31 July - Saturday 16 August
Afterglow (proudly sponsored by Nuii) returns for unmissable evenings of colour, music, dancing and wonder. Discover the zoo after hours
Wednesday 13 May - Wednesday 15 July
Join us for buggy fitness led by PureGym instructors before the zoo opens.
Dates throughout May & June 2026£7 to attendJoin us for hands-on activities that bring the zoo to life.
July-AugustA fun and inspiring way for children ages 5-8 to connect with nature and explore the zoo.
July-AugustTake curious young minds ages 8-11 beyond the classroom and into Chester Zoo.
Running 2nd & 4th of each month
FREE to attendFor people with dementia, their families & friends to meet.
Sunday 20 SeptemberRun our 5k, 10k or kid's mile and help raise vital funds to protect tigers.
13 June, 18 July.Suitable for 16-25 year olds. Develop your leadership and transferable skills with a qualification in ‘Leading a project for positive change, Level 3’
12 JulyJoin us for an enchanting day at Chester Zoo, where dreams of your special day begin to take shape.
15-19 JuneJoin us for this year’s Resource Management and Husbandry Workshop.
20-21 AugustUnderstand the principles of modern zoo design and discover what it takes to create world class animal environments.
9-10 NovemberJoin us at Chester Zoo for an engaging two-day programme focused on the management, conservation and care of suids and bovids.
