
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


Find out how teamwork allows meerkats to survive in dry arid environments such as the Kalahari Desert.


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 us as we feed some of our smaller African bird residents.


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


Why are giant otters known as river wolves? Learn about these impressive predators from South America.
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. Please meet Jess there at 11am for the start of the BSL tour.
