Opening Times

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We're open every day from 10am, except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Our opening hours change a little through the year, depending on the season and when the schools are off.

You can come to the zoo any time until an hour before closing. (Unless you're a Member. Then you can get in until 30 minutes before closing.)

Don't forget - buy your tickets online and you can go straight through our Fast Track admission gate.

Royal Visit

We'll be opening later than usual on Thursday 17th May due to a very special royal visit. We aim to be open by noon, but times may vary.

You can still buy tickets online for this day, with 20% off the usual admission price.  

Dates

Opening Time

 Closing Time

Mon 16th April to Fri 1st June

10am

5pm

 Sat 2nd June to Sun 10th June

10am

6pm

 Mon 11th June to Fri 20th July

10am

 5pm

 Sat 21st July to Sun 2nd Sept

 10am

 6pm

 Mon 3rd Sept to Sun 30th Sept

10am

 5pm

September weekends only

8th/9th, 15th/16th, 22nd/23rd

 10am

 6pm

 Mon 1st Oct to Sun 28th Oct

 10am

 4.30pm

 Mon 29th Oct to Mon 24th Dec

10am

 4pm

 Christmas Day & Boxing Day

Closed 

 Closed

 Thu 27th Dec to Sun 30th Dec

10am

 4pm

 

Today at ChesterZoo

It's Thu 17 May

Animal Talk Times

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

We're opening later than usual due to the royal visit. We aim to be open by noon. Find out more.

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