About Us

Chester Zoo is the UK’s number one zoo, with over 8000 animals and 400 different species, including some of the most exotic and endangered species on the planet.

With 1.4 million visitors every year, the zoo is an all-year round favourite attraction for the young and the young at heart. 

To learn more about the zoo, click here to read a message from our Director General, Mark Pilgrim.

The 110-acre zoo opens at 10am every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day when the zoo is closed. Last entry and closing times vary with the seasons. Today's opening times are in the bottom right corner of this page or click here to see our 2012 Opening Times.

Car parking is free! Click here for information about how to get to Chester Zoo.  

Today at Chester Zoo

Sat 04 FebWhat's On
  • We're open till 4pm. Last entry 1 hour before closing. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Cheetah cub Juba is recovering from an operation and is off show with his mum and brother. Find out more 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • The Giant Otters will be off show today for the finishing touches to their new exhibit. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM