Chester Zoo

Contact Details

Upton by Chester
Chester
Cheshire
CH2 1EU

Tel: 01244 380280

Visit Chester Zoo - a world of wildlife awaits you!

Discover over 8000 wonderful animals and 400 different species including some of the most endangered in the world!

From the magnificent elephants and rhinos to the delicate butterflies, there is a different animal to see around every corner of this amazing 110 acres of award-winning gardens.

Visit the tropics this winter and feel the warmth! Our animal houses Tropical Realm; Islands in Danger and Realm of the Red Ape are just a few of our indoor spaces you can escape to this season.

Enjoy daily animal talks, children’s play areas, themed gardens and a choice of restaurants and kiosks – there’s something to suit everyone’s tastes. Kids and grown ups will love the Zoofari monorail, it gives you a giraffe’s eye view of the zoo. Or, take things a little easier and relax on the Waterbus.

If it’s present ideas you’re after, take a look online at our new range of animal encounters and experience days. There’s something for everyone including lots of gift ideas for friends and family.

Chester Zoo is open daily from 10am and there’s free car parking. SAT NAV CH2 1EU.

Registered Charity No. 306077

Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult	£18.00 per ticket
Child	£14.00 per ticket
Concession	£16.50 per ticket
Family (2+2)	£59.00 per ticket

These admission prices are for the peak season, please see chesterzoo.org for off-peak and winter admission prices. Discounted rates available for group and school visits. Separate charges for events may apply.

Public Transport Directions

From Chester Main Line Station:
Using train services, Northern (from Altrincham, Manchester and Cheshire), Arriva (from Wales and Manchester), Merseyrail (from Liverpool and Merseyside) and Virgin Trains (from Crewe and London). Take taxi (app. 2 miles), or bus to Chester Town Hall bus exchange. First Group Service 1, every 20 minutes Monday - Saturday during the daytime. On a Sunday the service runs hourly and on Bank Holidays every 30 minutes.

From Merseyrail Bache Station: Take the No. 1 bus operated by First. The service runs every 20 minutes Monday to Saturday, and every 60 minutes on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Leave Bache station using the ramp which will lead you to Mill Lane, the bus stop is near the Post Office. Special combined Zoo/Bus/Train tickets sold from all staffed Merseyrail Stations.

Liverpool via Birkenhead, Ellesmere Port and Cheshire Oaks
First Group Service 1, every 20 minutes Monday - Saturday during the daytime. On a Sunday the service runs hourly and on Bank Holidays every 30 minutes.

Ellesmere Port and Chester
GHA Coaches, Service 4 operates every 30 minutes Monday - Saturday to the Pedestrian Entrance of the Zoo.

The zoo is on the national cycle network and there are cycle racks at both the main and pedestrian entrance.

Visit www.chesterzoo.org/travel for more information

Road Directions

The motorway and road network means that Chester Zoo is easy to reach from all over the UK, and you can visit in under two hours from as far as Birmingham or Leeds.

From the M56, Junction 14, or M53 Junction 12, follow the brown signs to Chester Zoo. The postcode for sat nav is CH2 1EU.

The zoo is also clearly signed on the A41 Chester road.

The zoo is on the national cycle network and there are cycle racks at both the main and pedestrian entrance.

Grading Details

VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS

Awards

Visit Britain VAQAS Accredited 2009
Regional and Miscellaneous Best of Chester Member 2009
Visit Britain Code of Practice 2011
Regional and Miscellaneous VCC Sustainable Tourism Award 2010
Regional and Miscellaneous MC Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2011
Regional and Miscellaneous MC Best Event of the Year 2011

Opening Times

Open All Year

Winter (02/01/2012 - 10/02/2012)
Day	Times
Monday	10:00	16:00
Tuesday	10:00	16:00
Wednesday	10:00	16:00
Thursday	10:00	16:00
Friday	10:00	16:00
Saturday	10:00	16:00
Sunday	10:00	16:00
Bank Holiday	Closed

Off-Peak (11/02/2012 - 19/02/2012)
Day	Times
Monday	10:00	16:30
Tuesday	10:00	16:30
Wednesday	10:00	16:30
Thursday	10:00	16:30
Friday	10:00	16:30
Saturday	10:00	16:30
Sunday	10:00	16:30
Bank Holiday	Closed

Peak (31/03/2012 - 28/10/2012)
Day	Times
Monday	10:00	17:30
Tuesday	10:00	17:30
Wednesday	10:00	17:30
Thursday	10:00	17:30
Friday	10:00	17:30
Saturday	10:00	17:30
Sunday	10:00	17:30
Bank Holiday	10:00	17:30

* Open daily from 10am, except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Facilities

Provider Features

Indoor Attraction
Marketing Cheshire Member
Outdoor Attraction

Accessibility

All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - We have a “loop system” installed at some of our main customer contact areas, including our gates. Simply look out for the blue and white logo
Guide Dogs Permitted - Guide dogs and sensing/hearing dogs are very welcome at the Zoo. However, we do ask that they avoid our Monkey, Chimpanzee and Elephant enclosures.
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - On arrival you will find 35 designated parking spaces for orange or blue badge holders.
Ramp / Level Access
Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

On site parking
Parking (free)

Catering

On-Site café/restaurant
Picnic Site

Payment Methods

Blue Badge Guides admitted free - Free entry for registered Blue or Green Badge Guides (on production of a valid badge) whether escorting a group or visiting independently
Delta accepted
Diners Club accepted
Groups Accepted - Group rates available for groups of 15 or more.
JCB accepted
Maestro accepted
MasterCard accepted
Solo accepted
Special group rates - Discounts to groups of 15 people or more.
TIC Staff Admitted Free
Visa accepted

Provider Facilities

Civil Weddings
Conference facilities - Meeting rooms available
Event Venue
Toilets

Target Markets

Family Fun
Marketed Towards Families

Tours and Demonstrations

Demonstrations Given
Educational Visits Accepted
Guided Tours Available for Groups - Check website