A brilliant experience that will AMAZE and leave you in AWE of the fascinating creatures that live beneath the water!

Join one of our keepers as they take you on an IMMERSIVE journey behind the scenes through the aquarium.

You’ll have the amazing opportunity to feed and interact with some of our most interesting and endangered fish! This is a one-on-one experience with the keeper which gives you a brilliant opportunity to ask all your questions, learning about the realities of life in the wild and what we do here to protect these species from extinction.

There’ll be lots of opportunities for photos along the way and you’ll also leave with an exclusive gift, an experience certificate and memories to last a lifetime!

Maximum of 1 person. Suitable for ages 12+

If you have any questions about this experience please get in touch via our contact us page or call us on 01244 380280.

“The aquarium experience was a real hands-on experience, and I would highly recommend it for anybody who loves marine life!”

Aquarium Experience participant

If you would like to book an Aquarium Experience, or have any questions about this incredible experience, please email our Experiences Team via experiences@chesterzoo.org.

Your experience

Will last approximately 45 minutes.

The chance to get up close and feed the different fish within our aquarium.

A one-on-one experience with the keeper providing the ideal opportunity to ask our expert any questions you may have.

Exclusive gift and experience certificate.

Zoo admission.

Terms and conditions

Experience includes admission for the participant only. An accompanying adult must pay admission which will need to be purchased separately, or have a valid membership.

The experience is available for adults and children over the age of 12 years old; however children between the ages of 12 to 15 years old must be accompanied into the zoo by a spectating parent or guardian paying normal zoo admission (1 adult per 1 child).

Regrettably certain guests will be unable to take part including people with relevant phobias or known allergies, immunocompromised individuals; and those with pacemakers.

Whilst every effort is made to accommodate those with a disability or learning difficulty, due to practicality and health and safety this cannot always be achieved – contact us before purchasing.

Maximum of 1 person per experience (exclusive just for 1 guest)!

See our full terms and conditions.
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