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Chester Zoo

Chester
Courtesy of Chester Zoo

ENTRY

from £25

SETTING

Outdoors

WHERE

Chester

What it’s like

Chester Zoo - big animals for Liverpool and Manchester day-trips. Soft Play N.

Chester Zoo - one of the UK's biggest zoos for a full day from Liverpool, Manchester or Birmingham.

Book tickets online. Parking on site.

Soft Play N - Zoos & Wildlife primary. Soft Play never.

What’s on here

Facilities

Free parking
Café
Restaurant
Food on site
Toilets
Gift shop
Birthday parties
Group bookings
School visits
Membership scheme
Booking required

Plan your visit

Do we need to book ahead?

Yes, booking is required, and you can book on their site. Turning up on spec risks a wasted trip.

How much does Chester Zoo cost?

Entry starts from £25. The full price list, taken from the venue's own published prices, is on this page.

Is there parking?

Yes, free parking on site.

Can we eat there?

Yes, there's a café and a restaurant.

Do they do birthday parties?

Yes, the venue offers birthday parties and group bookings. Details and booking on their site.

Is it indoors?

No, this one's an outdoor day, so pick your weather.

How do we find it?

Not far from the M56 or Chester city centre. Follow brown tourist zoo signs from the motorway; stay on the A41 until a roundabout signed for Chester Zoo (sat navs can get confused). Do not turn down Flag Lane North as it's a dead end. Accessible by Stagecoach 1 & X1 bus service from Chester to Liverpool.

Areas to explore

  • Adventure playgrounds

    Five thrill-seeking adventure playgrounds for children.

  • Monsoon Forest

    indoors

    Indoor tropical biodome habitat, described as the UK's largest tropical biodome.

Animals

  • Black Rhino habitat

    Black rhino habitat, home to black rhino talks.

  • Dragons in Danger

    Komodo dragon habitat.

  • Elephant habitat

    Elephant habitat, home to elephant talks.

  • Giant Otter habitat

    Giant otter habitat, home to giant otter talks.

  • Latin America Wetland Aviary

    Aviary habitat with flamingos and other wetland birds.

  • Lemurs walkthrough

    Walkthrough area to get closer to the troop of lemurs.

  • Penguin habitat

    Penguin habitat, home to penguin talks.

Rides

  • Islands Lazy River boat ride

    A boat ride trip around Islands.

  • Off road adventure

    Mini 4x4s and bugz off-road driving experience for kids.

Also on site

  • The Oakfield

    Contemporary British pub at the heart of the zoo.

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