2011年2月24日 · With over 37,000 animals from over 500 incredible species, there’s always something to discover at Chester Zoo. Every visit funds vital conservation work both here at the zoo and around the world.

Discover and learn more about the amazing animals that call Chester Zoo home, from elephants and giraffes to penguins and Komodo dragons

Explore everything Chester Zoo has to offer, including 37,000 amazing animals, award-winning restaurants, stunning event venues and so much more.

Find everything you need to know before visiting Chester Zoo, from practical information like opening times and how to get here, to inspiration for your trip.

Book tickets online and save up to 15% on your next Chester Zoo adventure! Explore incredible animal experiences and free entry with a membership.

Find out Chester Zoo's opening times throughout the year. We’re open daily from 10am with FREE on-site parking.

Chester Zoo is the UK’s favourite zoo as well as an international conservation charity. Known as the North of England Zoological Society and managed by a board of Trustees. The zoo was founded by the Mottershead family and welcomed its first visitors on 10 June 1931.

Chester Zoo’s UK Birds – Food Investigation is a practical activity that helps children explore bird feeding preferences while developing skills in scientific observation, data collection, and analysis.

Choose from three exclusive packages for your stay at Chester Zoo's luxury lodges. Offering a choice of immersive animal encounters and experiences, making for a zoo stay like no other.

Stay up to date with the latest zoo news, upcoming events, discounts and offers, fundraising appeals, surveys and research to improve the zoo, competitions, and ways to get the most out of your visit.