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Afterglow at Chester Zoo

Whether you’re making the most of a full day at the zoo with extra summer evening hours, or joining us from 3 – 8pm, this is your chance to experience the zoo in its golden-hour glow.

Taking place from Friday 31 July – Sunday 16 August, Afterglow is an experience like no other. Full of colour, music, fun – and, of course, animals – we’ve packed so much into these evenings so you get to stay here later, discover even more and enjoy a day to remember.

A standard zoo admission ticket includes access to Afterglow - so you can enjoy a full day at the zoo and stay on into the evening as the zoo transforms from 3 – 8pm.

Or, if you prefer to join later, evening only tickets are also available.

Something for everyone:

Festival themed food and a cocktail bar in Heart of Africa

Roaming puppets, stilt walkers and pop-up performances

Silent disco with a vibrant party atmosphere (18 only sessions available)

Fairground rides (charges apply)

Interact with giant dinosaurs in Dino discovery

Pub quizzes and Ranger talks

Friday 31 July - Sunday 16 August - 15:00 - 20:00

Excludes Monday 3 & Monday 10 August

Full day ticket, 10am - 8pm or evening only ticket, 3pm - 8pm

Full day tickets starting from £28

(Family tickets also available for full day admission)

Evening only tickets starting from £14 

Members go free, with a £10 ticket offer for friends & family

Book a full day Afterglow ticket

Book an evening Afterglow ticket

Book an Afterglow Stay at The Reserve

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