Nature Fest
Saturday 12 - Sunday 13 September
11:30 - 16:30
Join us at our Nature Reserve - follow directions from the Chester Zoo car park where signage will direct you to the the festival site.
FREE admission for all visitors!
Discover the wonders of UK wildlife at Nature Fest!
Join us for the tenth annual Nature Fest (previously known as Wildlife Connections Festival), a fun-filled, free-to-enter event celebrating the beauty of native wildlife and plant life conservation. Held at the stunning Chester Zoo Nature Reserve, this event is perfect for families, wildlife enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about connecting with nature.
What to expect
Whether you're looking to learn more about the wildlife on your doorstep, get creative with nature-inspired crafts, or simply spend quality time together outdoors, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Explore interactive activities, listen to conservation talks and discover simple ways you can help nature thrive at home and in your community.
Don't miss out on a fantastic day of family fun and wildlife discovery.
Learn more about the wildlife around us and discover the small actions that can make a big difference for nature.
- Pathways to Nature
- Your wildlife garden
- Helping nature hub
- Nature talks and tips
Get creative, learn new skills and experience nature in a whole new way with a range of nature-inspired activities.
- Mindful makes
- Habitat making
- Wildlife recording
- Animal yoga
Alongside our nature-themed activities, enjoy family entertainment throughout the day.
- Face painting
- Butterfly wings
- Woodland crafts
- Stage acts from our amazing Rangers at the zoo
- Swallow puppets
Something for everyone
Learn how we can protect UK wildlife
Enjoy hands-on activities with our rangers including habitat making.
Create family memories
With something for all ages, enjoy connecting as a family.
Enjoy festival vibes
With live music, face-painting and chill-out zones, take all the sights and sounds in at your own pace.
What to expect
A day packed with nature-inspired fun
Whether you're looking to learn more about the wildlife on your doorstep, get creative with nature-inspired crafts, or simply spend quality time together outdoors, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Explore interactive activities, listen to conservation talks and discover simple ways you can help nature thrive at home and in your community.
Don't miss out on a fantastic day of family fun and wildlife discovery.
Discover ways to help wildlife
Learn more about the wildlife around us and discover the small actions that can make a big difference for nature.
- Pathways to Nature
- Your wildlife garden
- Helping nature hub
- Nature talks and tips
Hands on activities for all ages
Get creative, learn new skills and experience nature in a whole new way with a range of nature-inspired activities.
- Mindful makes
- Habitat making
- Wildlife recording
- Animal yoga
Festival favourites
Alongside our nature-themed activities, enjoy family entertainment throughout the day.
- Face painting
- Butterfly wings
- Woodland crafts
- Stage acts from our amazing Rangers at the zoo
- Swallow puppets