Explore | Chester Zoo

THOUSANDS of amazing animals

Chester Zoo is home to thousands of animals, from towering giraffes to the tiniest of insects. Many of them are endangered, and the conservation breeding programmes we play a key role in are vital to the survival of species. Discover the amazing animals you can see here at the zoo.

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More to discover

There's so much more to discover at the zoo than spectacular wildlife.

Plants and gardens

Explore our award-winning gardens and discover our passion for plants that not only make the zoo look beautiful, but also play a vital role in helping local wildlife.

Explore the gardens

Food and drink

Visiting the zoo can be hungry work! If you find yourself in need of something to eat you have plenty of choice, from quick snacks to restaurant meals.

Food & drink

Play areas

Let your little ones run wild in five different playgrounds – the perfect imaginative and stimulating spaces for your children to explore at the zoo.

Venue hire and corporate events

From the wedding of your wildest dreams to corporate events with a difference, we have a range of amazing venue options right here at the zoo.

Weddings & special events

Create an event with a difference in a unique location that you and your guests will remember forever.

Weddings & special events

The Square Joinery Meeting Room Corporate Hire

Corporate events

From a formal business meeting to a fun company away day, we can help you organise a fantastic day surrounded by amazing animals and award-winning gardens.

Conferences, Corporate events & Meetings

TV & filming locations

Chester Zoo has been the setting of many TV shows, films, and photoshoots and we’d love to welcome your next film, TV or photography project.

TV & Filming locations

Explore Chester Zoo

THOUSANDS of amazing animals

Plants and gardens

Food and drink

Play areas

Weddings & special events

Corporate events

TV & filming locations