National Conservation Zoo

Opening times today: 10am - 6pm (Last entry at 5pm)

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Explore the zoo for less with afternoon tickets

With our afternoon tickets you can visit the zoo from 3-6pm for just £10. Perfect for memorable mini adventures, quick visits to see your favourite animals, or your first taste of Chester Zoo.

  • Just £10 a ticket

  • Available until 6 September

  • Visit from 3-6pm

  • Weekends included

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Ways to make the most of your afternoon ticket

There's so much you can do in an afternoon at Chester Zoo, making our afternoon tickets incredible value.

A Family Walking Through Realm Of The Red Ape
Summer holiday visits

Why not pop by for an afternoon adventure and make the most of the end of the school holidays? Your little ones will be able to see incredible wildlife, and learn about conservation.

Family Pointing Into Habitat
Affordable taster visits

If you've never been to Chester Zoo before, use an afternoon ticket to find out why we're rated Tripadvisor's #1 UK zoo. All for just £10 per person.

Sumatran Tiger Looking Into Camera
See your favourite animals

Already know the animals you love most? Spend a few hours with all your favourites, whether that's the tigers, elephants, giraffes or penguins.

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What's new at the zoo

There's always something new to discover at Chester Zoo. An afternoon ticket is a great-value way to see some of our newest arrivals, including Rana the babirusa piglet, and Womble the aardvark.

Chester Zoo afternoon ticket FAQs

Afternoon tickets are available until 6 September 2026.