Chester Zoo Tickets
Full-day zoo entry with free parking
Chester, Cheshire
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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.
Suitable for All Ages
Typical Visit Times more than 5 hours
On Site Parking Available
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What's Included in your ticket
General 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.
A Chester Zoo family ticket is suitable for 2 adults and 2 children and offers a discounted rate for families coming for a memorable day out.
Some activities and experiences are separate paid extras. Food, drinks and animal experiences are not included unless clearly stated at booking.
General admission to Chester Zoo on your selected date
Entry to the Heart of Africa area
Access to daily animal talks and ranger sessions
Use of the zoo's family play areas
Free on-site standard parking
Mobile e-tickets sent by email
What’s On - Events and Activities Chester Zoo
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.
There is plenty here for toddlers, school-age children, teens and adults alike, making it one of the UK’s best family days out. Discover animals from all over the world, enjoy adventure play areas and picnic spots, and make the most of the zoo’s spacious layout, wide pathways and excellent visitor facilities designed to make exploring easy for all ages.
Set sail on the Lazy River Boat Ride and journey through the islands as you spot incredible South East Asian wildlife along the way. Glide past lush scenery and animal habitats for a unique zoo experience that feels like stepping into another world. Discover even more amazing species at the Aquarium, Tropical Realm, Parrot Breeding Centre, Monsoon Forest and the popular Madagascar lemur walkthrough, where curious lemurs roam freely around visitors for an unforgettable close-up encounter.
The Heart of Africa zone is included with general admission and adds another huge immersive area to your day out. This exciting habitat brings together spectacular African wildlife, dramatic landscapes and vibrant themed environments inspired by the continent’s grasslands and forests. Alongside this, you’ll also find many of Chester Zoo’s most-loved attractions, including expansive outdoor habitats, indoor tropical houses, conservation zones and daily animal talks led by expert keepers throughout the day.
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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.
Ticket Instructions & Booking Process
- Your Chester Zoo tickets are sent to your email after booking.Show your mobile e-ticket at the gate, there is no need to print it.
- Booking in advance can save money compared with gate prices, depending on your date.
- Pre-booked tickets help you get through entry faster and head straight into the zoo.
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Visitor Information
Chester Zoo,
Upton by Chester,
Chester,
Cheshire,
CH2 1LH
By Train
Chester Zoo is a couple of miles from Chester Station and Bache Station.
By Bus
You can take the Stagecoach 1 & X1 Service from Chester to Liverpool, as well as the PR3 and 5 buses, which run seven days a week.
By Car
Chester Zoo is not far from the M56 or Chester city centre. Follow the motorway signs to Chester, then follow the brown tourist zoo signs.
Once on the A41, stay on that road until you reach a roundabout with signs for Chester Zoo. Don’t turn down Flag Lane North; it’s a dead end.
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Atm
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Pushchair Hire
- Free standard on-site parking is available.
- Family tickets are now available and for a discounted rate.
- Carer tickets are free for eligible visitors with supporting documents.
- Last admission is 1 hour before closing.
- Mobile e-tickets are accepted at the gate.
- Chester Zoo is closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
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