Zoo Tickets from £25 this January
Bring your loved ones to reconnect with nature to start 2026 - All our standard online tickets are £25 throughout January. This offer is only on tickets pre-booked online and not at the ticket sales windows.
Tickets can only be purchased online before 9:30am on the day of your visit. After this time, standard admission tickets can be purchased from our ticket office at the main entrance. See the full list of prices.
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.
We are dedicated to making sure that everyone who visits Chester Zoo has an amazing day out. Our Guest Charter outlines what you can expect as a visitor to the zoo, and also includes guidelines on conduct for zoo guests. Please read through it here before your visit and make sure you're familiar with the guidelines.
Get the X1 Bus from Chester Railway Station. It runs every 15 minutes Monday to Saturday daytimes. Autumn adventures at Chester ZooHome to over 30,000 animals, Chester Zoo brings you face to face with roaring big cats, free-flying birds, colourful reptiles and so much more.Explore 128 acres of immersive habitats - from dense rainforests and tropical caves to open wetlands and Himalayan mountains. Don’t forget to visit the spectacular new Heart of Africa. Inspired by African landscapes, species and culture, it brings giraffes, painted dogs, warthogs and more in a space that replicates the African savannah – designed to connect you with the wonders of the natural world.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 around.Chester 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.
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