National Conservation Zoo
Opening times today: 10am - 5:30pm (Last entry at 4:30pm)
Check out all the spectacular events we have coming up at the zoo.
Saturday 25th - Sunday 26th April
Join us at Chester Zoo as we celebrate World penguin and International flamingo days.
Saturday 23 - Sunday 31 May
From ancient origins to real‑life encounters - explore sharks like never before.
Wednesday 21 January - Wednesday 13 May
Join us for buggy fitness led by PureGym instructors before the zoo opens.
28 March - 19 April
The Really Wild Egg Trail is back for 2026! Discover giant eggs, colourful designs, and wildlife fun.
Dates throughout Jan, Feb & Mar 2026£7 to attendJoin us for hands-on activities that bring the zoo to life.
Running 2nd & 4th of each month
FREE to attendFor people with dementia, their families & friends to meet.
Sunday 20 SeptemberRun our 5k, 10k or kid's mile and help raise vital funds to protect tigers.
25 April, 23 May, 13 June, 18 July.Suitable for 16-25 year olds. Develop your leadership and transferable skills with a qualification in ‘Leading a project for positive change, Level 3’
28 April
Join us for an enchanting evening at Chester Zoo, where dreams of your special day begin to take shape.
Thursday 30 AprilLearn to use Microsoft Excel and Jamovi for statistical analysis.
Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th May (9am-12pm)Join the Chester Zoo conservation training staff for an introduction to training design and implementation.
15-19 JuneJoin us for this year’s Resource Management and Husbandry Workshop.
20-21 AugustUnderstand the principles of modern zoo design and discover what it takes to create world class animal environments.
