Chester Zoological Gardens

Tel: 01244 380280

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These are the United Kingdom's largest zoological gardens, where 5,000 animals live in spacious near-natural surroundings, set in 80 acres of award-winning gardens. Chester is regarded as one of Europe's top zoos. Many rare and endangered creatures breed freely in large, open, near-natural enclosures. The role of the zoo is to support and promote wildlife conservation and Chester is proud to be playing a part in a world-wide conservation programme.

Admission prices: (2002)

Normal Rates

Family

Children under 3 years of age are free.

NEW in 2001 Spirit of the Jaguar

Also:

Tropical House
Penguin Pool with under-water viewing
Chimpanzee House and island
Aquarium
Asian Elephant House and island
Children's Farm
One of the UK's largest bird collections
Black Rhinos
Award winning gardens
Zoofari Overhead Monorail
Waterbus
Europe On The Edge and Condor Cliffs Aviaries

The Zoo is open every day of the year (except for Christmas Day).

Opening time is always 10 am. Last admission times vary with the seasons - from 3:30 pm in mid-Winter to 5:30 in high Summer. The Zoo closes 1 1/2 hours after the last admission (1 hour in December/January). Please check at the time of visiting.

Closing times for animal houses, cafes, restaurants and shops are displayed at the Information Kiosk. Car parks close 30 minutes after zoo closing time.

Chester is the UK's largest zoo - and you'll need a full day to enjoy it.