Full-day zoo entry with free parking
Discover a full day of wildlife, play and family-friendly exploring at Chester Zoo. Your ticket includes general admission to one of the UK's best-known conservation zoos, with thousands of animals, large themed habitats and daily animal talks included.
Meet some of the most incredible wildlife in the animal kingdom, including elephants, bears, orangutan, lions, giraffes, tigers, cheetahs, chimpanzees, Komodo dragons and more!
Families can explore more than 130 acres of zoo grounds, from major animal houses to outdoor habitats and play areas. Chester Zoo is also home to the Heart of Africa zone, which is included with standard zoo admission.
Tickets are delivered by email, so you can head straight to the gate on the day. For more animal adventures, browse our zoo and wildlife park tickets.
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Trusted by 10,000,000 FamiliesGeneral Admission gives you entry to Chester Zoo from 10am on your selected date. The zoo opens daily from 10am, and last admission is 1 hour before closing.
Your ticket covers general zoo entry, including access to major habitats, animal talks and family play areas. Carer tickets are free for eligible visitors, but they must be collected from the Ticket Sales windows on arrival with supporting documents.
With so much to explore, you can enjoy the day at your own pace — taking time to discover the animal habitats, enjoy the immersive walkthroughs, relax in the open spaces and stop for fascinating keeper talks without ever feeling rushed. From exciting animal encounters to peaceful garden areas and family-friendly attractions, there’s something new waiting around every corner.
Daily animal talks are included with zoo admission and are one of the best ways to make your visit even more engaging. Throughout the day, expert keepers share fascinating facts, conservation stories and behind-the-scenes insights about some of the zoo’s most popular animals. These talks help bring the habitats to life, giving families a better understanding of the animals they are seeing and the important conservation work taking place.
Chester Zoo combines expansive animal habitats with large family play areas, creating a day out that works brilliantly for all ages. Younger visitors can climb, run and explore between animal encounters, helping to break up the day and keep energy levels high without needing to leave the zoo early.
The spacious habitats themselves are designed to feel immersive and natural, with plenty of room to wander and discover wildlife from across the globe.
From open viewing areas and indoor tropical environments to dedicated adventure play spaces, there’s always something new to explore around every corner.
Getting to Chester Zoo is simple and stress-free for families arriving by car. Standard parking is included free of charge on site, making arrival quicker, easier and more convenient - especially for visitors bringing pushchairs, bags or younger children.
Electric vehicle charging points are also available, although separate charging costs apply.
Saturday 18 October - Sunday 2 November
For two weeks only, you’ll find giant pumpkins, spellbinding stories and family activities around the zoo.
Look out for our giant pumpkin sculptures, join in with campfire stories, and enjoy autumn flavours along the way.
It’s a Halloween experience you won’t find anywhere else - and it’s all free with zoo admission.
Chester Zoo opens daily from 10:00, with last admission 1 hour before closing. Closing times vary by season: 17:00 until 22 July, 18:00 from 23 July to 1 September, and 20:00 on selected Afterglow evenings from 31 July to 16 August, excluding 3 and 10 August. The zoo is closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo, Upton by Chester, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1LH, England
Tel: 01244380280
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Last updated: 13:07 15/09/2026
Most asked questions relating to Chester Zoo.
A general admission ticket includes entry to Chester Zoo, access to the Heart of Africa area, daily animal talks and family play areas. Food, drinks and animal experiences are not included unless stated separately at booking.
