Welcome to The Reserve
Extraordinary experiences that protect the wild world
Stay in a cosy lodge, thoughtfully designed to blend comfort with the rich colours, textures and natural beauty of the African Savannah
Sip your morning coffee watching giraffes wandering a few steps away or overlooking our picturesque lake.
Go behind the scenes for exclusive wildlife experiences with our expert team of conservationists.
Join us for a sundowner on the terrace and feast from our specially curated dinner menu in our restaurant.
Fall asleep knowing your stay is directly funding our conservation work out in Africa, helping nature not just survive, but thrive.
Experience the extraordinary
Create memories that last a lifetime whilst helping protect our wonderful wild world
51 luxurious lodges set around our bachelor giraffe habitat or overlooking a stunning nature lake
Enjoy a complimentary drink in our lounge on arrival whilst our friendly team check you in.
Whatever you need to make your stay special, our team are on hand 24 hours a day to make it happen.
Join us for a sundowner around the fire-pit whilst our animal experts share stories from the field.
Take a seat on our stunning lakeside terrace and you might glimpse some of the wildlife that have made it their home.
Our spacious bar provides the perfect spot to unwind or make new friends after an action-packed day in the zoo.
Join us in the Amboseli Restaurant for breakfast and dinner.
Our lounge provides a space to relax, chat or play a board game or two.
Our terrace offers a space to grab some fresh air, take in the views and nibble on a bar snack.
Stay in one of our Giraffe Lodges, each with private garden, outdoor bath and large furnished balcony.
If you need a bit more space, or you just fancy the chance to 'starfish', our Premium and Family Lodges have a second bedroom.
Each lodge has a spacious living and sleeping area with a balcony. Some balconies even have a bath for an end of day soak.
If you're coming with a group, our interconnecting lakeside lodges are the perfect solution for your stay.
Add an exclusive experience package of unique animal encounters and peeks at the extensive conservation work we do.
Get up close, and create magical memories
Pick from our bespoke experience packages that bring you closer than ever to the incredible animals of the African savannah - with the chance to see the amazing work our expert team does behind the scenes at Chester Zoo. Then pair your adventure with a luxury lodge of your choice.
Your stay helps protect our wonderful, wild world
Conservation is at the heart of everything we do at Chester Zoo. Your stay helps wildlife survive and thrive. Every visit to The Reserve funds our groundbreaking conservation work both in Africa and in key regions around the world. From scientific breakthroughs which helped save the black rhino, through to the innovative use of AI to protect giraffes and pangolins in Uganda, our conservation team work tirelessly to help prevent extinction.
Stunning lodges to make every stay special
Wake up overlooking a private savannah-inspired landscape, with giraffes and other species grazing just a few feet away, or watch wildlife make our private lake their home, whilst getting ready to feast in our stylish restaurant. Then match your lodge with your choice of 3 experience packages. We promise you'll never want to leave.
Contact us
For any further questions about The Reserve please contact our friendly Reservations team, who will be happy to assist with your query.
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FAQs
Bookings can be made directly using the BOOK NOW button on the website or by contacting our Reservations Team on +44 1244 561070.
If you have any questions or need more information you can also email our team on reservations@thereservechesterzoo.com