National Conservation Zoo

Opening times today: 10am - 3:30pm (Last entry at 2:30pm)

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Red Panda Amongst Trees In The Zoo

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Book tickets online and save up to 20% on your next Chester Zoo adventure. Plus explore incredible animal experiences and free entry with an annual membership. 

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Avian influenza notice:

Due to recent government guidance surrounding Avian Influenza, our Latin American Wetland and Tsavo aviaries are currently closed.

Giraffe, Heart Of Africa, Sunset
Heart of Africa now open

Be one of the first to experience Heart of Africa, the largest UK zoo habitat ever created. Explore the 22-acre savannah and marvel at 57 iconic African species, from towering Northern giraffes to the fascinating creatures of the Hidden Savannah. Included with your zoo entry at no extra cost.

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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.

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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.

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Day tickets
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• 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
Lanterns & Light
Festive winter light trail

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

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Black Rhino At Chester Zoo

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

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Animal experiences

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

Humboldt Penguins On A Rock
Dine
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
Meet
*NEW* Tortoise Experience

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

Blue Throated Barbet SQAURE
Explore
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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Explore
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.

Okapi Experience Square 2
Meet
Okapi Experience

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