£10 afternoon tickets at Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo's £10 afternoon tickets are back, and just in time for the bank holiday weekend ahead. Perfect for a spontaneous afternoon trip or to fill an afternoon after a busy morning, Chester Zoo's afternoon ticket makes it easy to fit in a visit. There are limited numbers available each day, especially over the bank holiday weekend, so it's worth booking ahead. Available to book online only.
£10 afternoon tickets are back until 6 September. Whether you're planning a spontaneous trip or just don't have a full day to spare, the afternoon ticket makes it easy to fit in a visit.
With limited numbers available each day, especially over the bank holiday weekend, it's worth booking ahead.
Afternoon Tickets allow entry to Chester Zoo from 3pm (last entry 1 hour before the zoo closes).
Tickets can only be purchased online before 4:00pm on the day of your visit. Standard admission tickets can be purchased from our ticket office at the main entrance. See the full list of prices.
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Visitors with disabilities may admit one accompanying carer free of charge when they pay for a full price adult or child ticket online; carer tickets can be collected from our Ticket Sales windows on arrival. Visit our website for further details.
Get the X1 Bus from Chester Railway Station. It runs every 15 minutes Monday to Saturday daytimes.Explore Chester ZooHome to over 30,000 animals, Chester Zoo invites you to explore, unwind and reconnect - with nature, each other and yourself. Explore 130 acres of immersive habitats, from dense rainforests and tropical caves to open wetlands and Himalayan mountains.Get back to natureFrom blue spaces like the penguin and otter habitats to multi-sensory environments like Monsoon Forest, the zoo is full of places that can support wellbeing. Join one of the daily animal talks or download the app and take a self-guided zoo walk. Whether you're moving more, noticing more, or simply playing together, there's something for everyone.Designed with families in mindYoung adventurers can take on the Treetop Challenge or drive all-electric off-road vehicles. There’s also face painting, fairground rides and five epic playgrounds across the zoo packed with climbing nets, water play, giant slides and sand pits.For a slower pace, wander through award-winning gardens, with sensory-friendly spaces, Changing Places facilities, and mobility scooter hire to help everyone enjoy their day.Refuel your adventureFrom sizzling street food to relaxed family lunches, there’s something for every appetite. Visitors can grab fresh food from kiosks and cafés, or take a break at The Oakfield, the zoo’s Grade II listed pub with garden views. You’ll find vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and kid-friendly options, plus picnic spots and shaded areas.Experiences at Chester ZooChoose from more than 20 Experiences where you can dine, tour or get even closer to some of the zoo’s most extraordinary animals – including giraffes, penguins and meerkats. It’s a chance to see the zoo from a new point of view and make lasting memories.Easy to get to. Easy to get aroundChester Zoo is just a short bus ride from Chester Train Station. There’s free on-site parking, including dedicated EV charging spaces, and step-free access throughout the zoo. Visitors can download the free Chester Zoo app for live talk times, maps, animal facts and more.A day out that gives backChester Zoo is a not-for-profit conservation zoo. Every ticket, meal, and souvenir helps fund projects that protect wildlife in the UK and across more than 20 countries. That makes a day out here not just memorable, but meaningful too.
View InfoAfternoon Tickets allow entry to Chester Zoo from 3pm (last entry 1 hour before the zoo closes) and are only available online, in advance. Tickets can only be purchased online before 4:00pm on the day of your visit. Available until 6th September.