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Chester Zoo

Upton
Chester
CH2 1EU
01244 380 280

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Chester Zoo is located in the Chester suburb of Upton three mile to the north of the historic centre of Chester.
Frequent bus services from the City Centre. The bus stop is outside the main entrance to the zoo about one minutes walk from the bus to the entrance.
Large car parks on site with over spill capacity. About a three minute walk from the main entrance.
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www.chesterzoo.org
News

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WE DID IT WE BROKE THE RECORD

More than 2.1 MILLION of you visited Chester Zoo in 2025, breaking every attendance record since we first opened our gates back in 1931.

This year, your visits helped us to:

- Open the UK�s largest-ever zoo habitat, Heart of Africa
- Celebrate the birth our first snow leopard cub, Bheri
- Launch The Reserve, our new conservation-led hotel where income funds conservation projects
- Develop a the world�s first vaccine to protect elephants from the deadly EEHV virus
- Hatch Socorro dove chicks � a species extinct in the wild for more than 40 years
- Welcome Asian elephants, Asiatic lions and Northeast African cheetahs, all helping safeguard their species from extinction
- Breed a record number of critically endangered Bermudian skinks and Montseny brook newts

Every visit made a real difference

Thanks a million (or two)
https://www.chesterzoo.org/events/lanterns-and-light
LANTERNS and LIGHT at Chester Zoo
TBA Christmas 2026
Slot times 16:30 � 19:00
Peak and Off Peak rates Cheapest Adult �19

Experience the magic of Lanterns and Light from just �12, New walk-through experiences, Interactive animal puppets, Immersive light installations.
Lanterns & Light. The North West's must-see festive light experience is back for 2025, with more dates than ever before, and even more magic to discover.
Lanterns and Light is almost sold out - last chance for our most popular slots
Don�t miss a light experience that�s full of surprises:

- Immerse yourself in glowing ribbons, rainbow arches and bubbles
- Capture unforgettable memories at every turn
- Fairground rides, festive food and joyful moments for all ages
- Marvel at suspended kaleido stars, fire gardens and laser-lit trees
- Dazzling light displays that surround you with colour, movement and wonder
- Plus, Father Christmas spreading festive cheer

https://www.facebook.com/events/1241674651033647

Chester Zoo Nature Fest
TBA 2026
11.30am to 4.30pm

Nature Fest takes place from 11.30am to 4.30pm on September 13 and 14. The Nature Reserve is located at the far end of Chester Zoo car park

Join us for the ninth annual Nature Fest (previously known as Wildlife Connections Festival), a fun-filled,
free-to-enter event celebrating the beauty of native wildlife and plant life conservation.
Held at the stunning Chester Zoo Nature Reserve, this event is perfect for families, wildlife enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about connecting with nature.

Festival Field

From live music to face painting, drumming workshops to games, the Festival Field is buzzing with activity.
Bring your little ones to join in the fun, build dens, and unleash their imagination.
With delicious food and drinks available, you�ll find everything you need for a perfect day out.

https://www.chesterzoo.org/accommodation

The Reserve at Chester Zoo
'The Reserve' - a collection of 51 luxury overnight lodges opening 18th August 2025

Here it is The Reserve at Chester Zoo.
There's nothing else like this in the UK - a place where you can wake up to giraffes outside your window, unwind by the fire pit and help save wildlife.

Here's EVERYTHING included in your stay:

- Luxury safari lodge with breathtaking views of giraffe, zebra and blesbok, or a tranquil lake
- Exclusive out-of-hours zoo access
- Behind-the-scenes animal adventures + conservation talks
- Two-day zoo pass + private entrance
- Breakfast & dinner allowance at The Amboseli Restaurant
- Evenings by the lakeside firepit under the stars
- The best bit? EVERY stay helps fund vital conservation here in the UK and in Kenya and Uganda - protecting endangered species like Eastern black rhino, giant pangolin, African lion and mountain bongo

The Reserve opens Monday 18th August 2025
Couples from �396 per night
Families (2 adults + 2 children): from �684 per night

Your stay supports global conservation efforts.

https://www.facebook.com/chesterzoo1

Chester Zoo Offer

Experience the new savannah for just �10 with our limited-time Heart of Africa tickets until 11th July 2025.
All of this for just �10:

- Visit the largest zoo habitat in the UK
- Explore 22 acres of incredible savannah
- Home to 57 iconic African species
- See giraffes, zebras, ostriches and antelopes living together
- Delicious food, from family favourites to African-inspired eats
- Discover the creatures of the Hidden Savannah
- VISIT [Monday - Friday 2pm - 5pm] UNTIL 11th July 2025

https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxqx156r13o
Chester Zoo's Heart of Africa zone opens.

https://www.chesterzoo.org/events/poo-in-the-zoo
�Poo in the Zoo�
Chester Zoo
TBA 2026

Discover the wonders of poo at Chester Zoo.
Experience a poo-pendous adventure at Chester Zoo, inspired by Steve Smallman and Ada Grey�s hilarious children�s book �Poo in the Zoo�.

https://www.chesterzoo.org/accommodation

The Reserve at Chester Zoo Luxury overnight stays at Chester Zoo

New at the zoo
Luxury short breaks at Chester Zoo, where giraffes and other wildlife wander past your window.
Be one of the first to stay at The Reserve.
And enjoy exclusive animal experiences, talks from our conservation experts, and out-of-hours zoo access.
All while knowing you�re directly supporting Chester Zoo�s conservation work out in Africa,.
Helping nature not just survive, but thrive.

https://www.cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/chester-zoo-crowned-best-large-24192317
Chester Zoo crowned best large visitor attraction in England
VisitEngland Excellence Awards held in Birmingham
Save Chester Zoo

Save Chester Zoo
To help save our zoo go to
www.justgiving.com/campaign/ChesterZooFuture

Lanterns and Light at Chester Zoo

Discover The Tale of Madagascar

https://www.chesterzoo.org/whats-happening/madagascar

Chester Zoo
Discover The Tale of Madagascar

Take a trip to Madagascar this spring. Celebrate the incredible island of MADAGASCAR this spring at Chester Zoo. Wander through our NEW lemur walkthrough habitat.

Monsoon Forest Statement
www.chesterzoo.org/whats-happening/zoo-news/2018/12/monsoon-forest-statement

Chester Zoo fire: �120k raised after blaze to be spent on conservation
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-46589973
Current Exhibitions

Predators and Giant Creatures

https://www.chesterzoo.org/events/predators-at-chester-zoo/

Thirteen enormous animatronic predators have arrived at Chester Zoo, ahead of the opening of a world first exhibition.

Where a shark's bite was three metres wide and GIANT snakes ate crocodiles for breakfast.
Discover 13 life-sized animatronic PREDATORS in this world premiere exhibition from the creators of Dinosaurs at Chester Zoo.
You'll come face to face with a MASSIVE megalodon, a TERRIFYING terror bird and a GIGANTIC giant bear.

www.chesterzoo.org

Chester Zoo Attractions and Exhibits
www.chesterzoo.org/attractions-and-exhibits/

PLAY at Chester Zoo
https://play.chesterzoo.org
Let's get things straight you're never too old to have fun.
Bring family and friends for a day full of giggles, laughter, fun and exploring.

for 2018 - Nature Reserve
http://www.chesterzoo.org/explore-the-zoo/attractions-and-exhibits/nature-reserve

See what incredible wildlife can be found right on our doorstep and explore the habitat of our UK wildlife as part of your journey to Chester Zoo. We love ALL wildlife and as part of our mission to prevent extinction, we want to do all we can to help local wildlife � that�s why we�ve created a nature reserve right here at the zoo to help our local wildlife. You�ll find this wildlife haven at the back of the carpark - just follow the signposts!
The reserve has recently expanded and now covers 14 acres - that's more than nine football pitches! It has accessible pathways, picnic spaces, a grass amphitheatre as well as lots of wonderful wildlife.
Lose yourself in this tranquil outdoor space and explore how we�re working to protect our precious wildlife. See how many different species you can spot here.
Just so you know, the Nature Reserve is free to visit and is open to the public during the same hours as the zoo�s opening times. The aim of this habitat it to attract and protect wildlife, so we�re afraid that dogs aren�t allowed in the reserve except for guide dogs

Stories
www.chesterzoo.org/stories

New Projects

www.chesterzoo.org/islands
Welcome to Chester Zoo Islands, a brand new experience at Chester Zoo
Now Open

Public Transport

http://www.chesterzoo.org/plan-your-visit/how-to-get-here/bus
There are lots of bus routes nearby, and many come right to our main entrance.
The buses that come directly to the zoo main entrance are
From Chester You can take the Stagecoach Number Gold 1 Service from Chester Bus Exchange or the X8.
Also Upton Park and Ride Bus has a stop outside.

www.stagecoachbus.com

Staying

Chester Zoo Family Retreat Holiday home
8 Marina Drive, Chester, CH2 1RJ, United Kingdom �
Book Online with Booking.com

www.chesterzoo.org/hotels

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