Chester Zoo

CheshireFamily FriendlyFood and drinkNature & Wildlife

Key info

Category

Family Friendly

Opening times

April to early May: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Late May to late…full schedule →

Entry from

£25.45

Region

Cheshire

Postcode

CH2 1LE

About this attraction

About Chester Zoo

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.
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Location

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Getting here

Scenic route that passes nearby

Hop on any of these for a scenic ride to Chester Zoo.

By bus or rail

The 1 and X1 bus from Chester Railway Station stop right outside Chester Zoo.

By car or on foot

By car, take the M56 motorway to Junction 14, then follow brown zoo signs along the A5117 and A41. From Chester city centre, it's about 15 minutes by taxi or the X1 bus, which runs regularly. By train, travel to Chester Station, then catch the X1 bus or a short taxi ride to the zoo. The zoo’s postcode is CH2 1EU for sat navs. Parking is free

Driving or walking?Postcode CH2 1LE
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