National Conservation Zoo
Opening times today: 10am - 4:30pm (Last entry at 3:30pm)
Check out all the spectacular events we have coming up at the zoo.
From 13 November - 3 January, Chester Zoo will transform after dark into a glowing world of light, colour and sound.
From Saturday 18 October - Sunday 2 November, the zoo will be filled with giant pumpkins, mythical tales and seasonal surprises.
23 and 30 November
Celebrate the season with a creative afternoon inspired by the beauty of nature.
8 NovemberWorkshops and talks for young people 16-35 to share their conservation stories.
26 February
Join us for an enchanting evening at Chester Zoo, where dreams of your special day begin to take shape.
Join us for an interactive online lesson exploring how conservation is helping to prevent extinction of species all over the world.
2-day weekday, 3-day weekday and weekend clubs available!Tax-Free childcare back for 2025
Delivered over four Saturdays in 2025 - SOLD OUTFree to attend. Plan and deliver a conservation project alongside zoo conservationists
29 Sept£120Two day course to introduce you to the surveying of small UK mammals.
All 2025 dates availableFREE to attendFor people with dementia, their families and friends to meet.
19 - 20 Jan 2026Two day course for complete beginners to using GIS software, including hands on practice with the software.
