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National Conservation Zoo

Opening times today: 10am - 4pm (Last entry at 3pm)

Visit the UK's favourite zoo

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Book your visit

We're home to thousands of animals, with many species being critically endangered and highly threatened in the wild. Book your tickets to see them and save 20% by booking online.

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Chester Zoo membership

As a member, you make conservation happen here and around the world. As well as unlimited access to the zoo, you get discounts in our shops and restaurants, early exclusives, our quarterly digital magazine Our Zoo, and so much more.

Become a member

Penguin Cove Experience

Unique animal experiences

Our experiences offer a unique opportunity to get closer to our incredible animals and meet our experts. Feed your favourite animal, take a behind the scenes tour, and learn first hand about our conservation work.

Zoo experiences

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Day tickets

Save up to 20% online

• Free parking

• Award-winning restaurants

• Carers & under 1s go FREE

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Group tickets

(15+ people)

• Save up to 30%

• Free coach parking

• Email us for groups of 50+

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Education bookings

Inspire your learners

• Off peak savings

• Educational workshops

• Accompanying free adults

Education visits

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Lanterns and Light

Festive winter light trail

• Tickets from just £12
• Our longest trail ever
• Brand new interactive puppets

Tickets for Lanterns and Light 2025 will be on sale later this year.

Introduction to volunteering

Take a look at various ways to give your time to help the environment

Black Rhino At Chester Zoo

Membership

Sign up to an annual membership and enjoy a whole year of unlimited entry so you never miss a thing!

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Make your support go further

Every zoo membership purchased is a contribution towards our mission of enabling wildlife in the UK and across the globe to survive and thrive.

Animal experiences

Make your visit extra special by booking a unique animal experience.

Humboldt Penguins On A Rock

Penguins Breakfast

Begin your day with a guided tour to our much-loved Humboldt penguins, followed by a delicious breakfast at The Oakfield.

Tortoises Eating Greens

*NEW* Tortoise Experience

Join our expert keepers as they head into the habitat to deliver breakfast for the tortoises.

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Early Access Bird Photography Tour

Our Early Access Bird Experience allows you to take picture-perfect photographs, without the usual crowds.

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Secret Life of the Zoo tour

Join us on an exclusive tour to see some of the stars of the show as our animals and keepers get ready for another exciting day at the zoo.

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Okapi Experience

Get up close to our okapis in our brand new Okapi Experience, and feed them specially prepared browse!