
Animal talks
Find out when and where you can hear from our expert Zoo Rangers, as they share fascinating facts about the animals we care for here at the zoo. Our animal talk schedule changes regularly, so be sure to check this page before your visit so you can plan the talks you want to see. Don't miss a thing and download our app.
Daily schedule Monday - Sunday


Meet our elephant family and find out how we keep them healthy through ground breaking research that happens right here at the zoo.


Join our zoo rangers for facts about the species roaming our African savannah habitat. What will you vote as your favourite?


Join our zoo rangers as you venture into the islands of Komodo to find the world's largest lizard, the Komodo dragon. Find out about the hidden and not so hidden arsenal they use to hunt their prey


Join our zoo rangers as they introduce you to a majestic inhabitant of the Amazon rainforest, the Jaguar. Find out more about their powerful bite and super senses.


Find out how these flightless birds are so well adapted to living in the seas off the coast of Chile and Peru.

Ferocious predators or misunderstood fish? Join us to find out where piranhas get their frightening reputation from and why they are actually a lot less scary than you might think.
BSL Tours and Talks
Join Jess, one of our British Sign Language (BSL) level 6 qualified Rangers for signed animal talks.
BSL tours and talks are given by Jess on the last Sunday of every month. They're free with zoo admission and there's no need to book.
Meet at 12pm outside Junes Food Court for the tour. This is in the blue zone on our Chester Zoo map.

