Upcoming events

Friday 31 July - Saturday 16 August

Afterglow (proudly sponsored by Nuii) returns for unmissable evenings of colour, music, dancing and wonder. Discover the zoo after hours

Friday 21 August - Sunday 27 September

Discover Earth Photo 2026, a striking outdoor exhibition from the Royal Geographical Society.

Saturday 12 - Sunday 13 September

Join us to celebrate the beauty of native wildlife and plant life conservation.

Friday 13 November - Sunday 3 January
Our 2026 Lanterns & Light winter experience promises to be the best yet. Tickets available now.

July-August
A fun and inspiring way for children ages 5-8 to connect with nature and explore the zoo.

July-August
Take curious young minds ages 8-11 beyond the classroom and into Chester Zoo.

Running 2nd & 4th of each month

FREE to attend
For people with dementia, their families & friends to meet.

Sunday 20 September
Run our 5k, 10k or kid's mile and help raise vital funds to protect tigers.

13 June, 18 July.
Suitable for 16-25 year olds. Develop your leadership and transferable skills with a qualification in ‘Leading a project for positive change, Level 3’

20-21 August
Understand the principles of modern zoo design and discover what it takes to create world class animal environments.

28-29 September
This two day course will introduce you to the surveying of small UK mammals.

3-4 November
A BIAZA-led animal welfare assessment course specifically designed to support compliance with BIAZA Accreditation.

9-10 November
Join us at Chester Zoo for an engaging two-day programme focused on the management, conservation and care of suids and bovids.

29 November, 6 December

Join us at Chester Zoo for Christmas wreath making - where festive spirit meets the wild.