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.
17 Jan - 15 MarOn weekends and during February half termJoin us for a calming sensory story told through puppetry.
Our next exclusive Live Lesson that takes students behind the scenes to explore the amazing careers protecting wildlife and wild places.
21 Jan - 4 Mar£10, £8 for Chester Zoo members.Join us for a feel-good morning for mind and body.
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.
18 & 19 FebruaryJoin us in The Square at Chester Zoo for the 2026 RAWG Conference.
Sat 21 FebruarySuitable for 11-17 year olds. Connect to nature through the Five Pathways to Nature Connection and practise your creativity skills through fun nature-based activities including storytelling through nature art and photography.
26 FebruaryJoin us for an enchanting evening at Chester Zoo, where dreams of your special day begin to take shape.
Sat 7 MarchSuitable for 12-25 year olds. Thinking about a job role in conservation? Join us at the zoo to find out about the diversity of conservation jobs and career pathways.
Saturday 14 MarchBoogie Bingo is back with a St Patrick’s twist!
Sunday 15 March
Celebrate Mother’s Day with our spring wreathmaking masterclass.
26 MarchZoo Science continual personal development: Exploring the science behind conservation at Chester Zoo.
Sunday 29 MarchRun our 5k, 10k or kid's mile and help raise vital funds to protect UK wildlife.
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’
