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Nature & Wildlife Booking Chester Zoo
- Wide viewpoints over Heart of Africa, where herds move across open savannah.
- The humid pathways of Monsoon Forest, with rainforest plants, birds and reptiles all around you.
- A walk-through with lemurs and other close-up primate viewing.
- Penguin pools and underwater windows that show off streamlined swimming.
- Scheduled keeper talks to catch animal feeds and quick-fire facts.
Prices from:
£25.45
Chester Zoo is one of the UK’s largest and most popular zoos, home to over 35,000 animals across 500+ species, housed within 51 hectares (125 acres) of landscaped habitats in Upton‑by‑Chester, Cheshire.
Attraction Duration
3-4 hours
Age Range
Great for Kids
Attraction Overview
Founded in 1931 by George Mottershead and his family, Chester Zoo has grown into the UK’s most‑visited wildlife attraction, managed by the North of England Zoological Society and entirely self‑funded. The zoo is globally renowned for its innovative exhibits, conservation work, and immersive themed habitats such as the recently unveiled “Heart of Africa,” which covers 22.5 acres and showcases 57 African species living in a shared savannah environment.Its collection spans iconic species from snow leopards and Humboldt penguins to Sumatran orangutans and red pandas, as well as immersive zones like the Islands, Tropical Realm, Tsavo Rhino Experience, and the Madagascar Forest walk‑through. In 2024, the zoo welcomed snow leopards to its new Himalayan habitat, further strengthening its role in international conservation and education.
Be sure to explore...
- Madagascar Forest walk‑through, getting up close to lemurs, fossa, and critically endangered sifakas.
- Islands exhibit with boat ride. Stroll across themed zones and view endangered Southeast Asian species like cassowaries and Visayan warty pigs.
- Britain’s largest tropical house, home to free‑flying birds, lush vegetation, and cascading habitats.