What's On at Chester Zoo

There's always something extra going on at the zoo. From Members' talks, summer barbecues, exclusive behind the scenes tours.

And don't miss the fascinating daily Animal Talks our experts do every day.

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Upcoming events

  • Dinosaurs Bite Back!

    Dinosaurs Bite Back! this summer at Chester Zoo in what promises to be the most exciting and interactive exhibit ever seen in a UK zoo.

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    Dinosaurs Bite Back! at Chester Zoo
  • Royal Visit

    We are delighted that Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will officially open our Diamond Jubilee Quarter on May 17.

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    Queen's Diamond Jubilee Logo - Chester Zoo
  • BUPA Great Manchester Run

    We're at it again! A team of Chester Zoo staff along with some of our family and friends will be running the BUPA Great Manchester Run as part of our EAZA Campaign 2012.

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    Staff Running - Chester Zoo
  • Members' Talk - Zoo History

    Join us for a look at how Chester Zoo influenced zoo development worldwide in the 60s and 70s, presented by Stephen McKeown.

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    Chester Zoo 1972
  • Cheshire Tortoise Day

    This day is not a Chester Zoo event, but hosted by our friends at the British Chelonia Group.

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    Galapagos Giant Tortoise

Today at ChesterZoo

It's Mon 21 May

Animal Talk Times

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

We're open till 5pm. Last entry 1 hour before closing.

More opening times

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Fun Ark play area is closed until Friday for essential maintenance.