National Conservation Zoo

Opening times today: 10am - 5pm (Last entry at 4pm)

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Explore the zoo for less with afternoon tickets

With our new afternoon tickets you can visit the zoo from 2-5pm for just £10. Perfect for after-school adventures, quick visits to see your favourite animals, or your first taste of Chester Zoo.

  • Just £10 a ticket

  • Available until 10 July

  • Visit from 2-5pm

  • 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
Post-school visits

Why not pop by for an afternoon adventure after school? 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 Womble the aardvark and our trio of giant otter pups as they take their first swimming lessons.

Chester Zoo afternoon ticket FAQs

Afternoon tickets are available until 10 July 2026.