Award-winning Gardens

Wrap up warm and explore our award-winning gardens throughout the zoo grounds and animal houses.

Download the free activity packs from the Cheshire Gardens website and keep the little ones entertained this winter.

There are many gardens for you to explore, which are all part of Cheshire's Gardens of Distinction.

You can find out more about all our gardens, and our rare plant collections, by exploring the sections below.

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  Gardener for a Day

  Join us for a unique opportunity to work with our horticulturalists in our award-winning gardens

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  Andes Garden

  This garden feature shows the terrain and the range of plants from the mountains of the southern Andes of South America

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  Cacti in the Greenhouse

  Many of the plants are on the Red List of endangered species and are protected by CITES regulations

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  Glorious Grasses

  Imagine life without bread, rice, maize, sugar, cheese, milk, yoghurt and red meat!

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  Grow Zone

  The Grow Zone consists of two of our nursery greenhouses, showing plants you will find all around the zoo

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  Rock Garden

  This fantastic garden is near the Red Pandas, and reflects the enormous plant diversity of China and the Himalayan range

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  Roman Garden

  Situated near Oakfield House, the Roman Garden showcases elements of Roman architectural style in a beautiful setting

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  Sunken Garden

  The Sunken Garden is a secluded peaceful area of the zoo by the Giant Otters that offers an opportunity for quiet reflection

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