About Us

Where do we start? With our 11,000 animals, in 110 acres of award-winning zoological gardens? With the 1.4 million people who come to visit every year? With the many conservation projects we’re involved with, at home and abroad?

The fact is, these are all vital parts of what makes Chester Zoo one of the world’s top zoos, and the UK’s number one wildlife attraction. You can read more in this message from Mark Pilgrim, our Director General.

Get in touch with us on our Contact Us page.

When we’re open

You can come any day of the year except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The opening times vary according to the time of year: here are the current details.

You can park for free, or come by train, bus or bicycle. (Cyclists get 15% off their tickets!) All the directions and useful info is here.