Experiences at Chester Zoo

Our Experiences give you an incredible opportunity to get up close to some of the zoo’s incredible animals & plants, as our expert keepers guide you through their daily routines. From feeding penguins to coming face-to-face with a giraffe, there’s something for every animal lover.

DINE

Begin your day at Chester Zoo with an unforgettable experience before the gates open to the public. Enjoy a morning exploring the zoo, followed by a delicious breakfast in The Oakfield. Prices start from £55 and include entry for the rest of the day.

Male Snow Leopard, Yashin, Has Fathered The Cub At Chester Zoo After Arriving Last Year As Past Of The Endangered Species Breeding Programme3

Dine

Snow Leopard Breakfast

Maximum of 25 people
£65 per adult, £55 per child

TOURS

Hop aboard our tour bus and experience the zoo like no one else! Join us for an early morning tour around the zoo before we open to the public, and see incredible wildlife. Prices start from £20.

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Early Access Bird Photography Tour

Maximum of 8 people
Suitable for ages 12+
£25 per adult, £20 per child

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Secret Life of the Zoo Tour

Maximum of 20 people
Suitable for ages 4+
£25 per adult, £20 per child

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Elephant House Tour

Maximum of 4 people
Suitable for ages 8+
£60 per adult, £55 per child

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The Predator Tour

Maximum of 20 people
Suitable for ages 4+
£25 per adult, £20 per child

MEET

Get closer than ever before to some of the amazing wildlife here at the zoo, and gain behind the scenes knowledge from our experts! This exclusive access will give you an unforgettable experience. Prices start from £80 and include zoo entry for the day.