Chester Zoo Gardens

Upton by Chester, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1EU

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EXPLORE the award-winning gardens and DISCOVER their passion for plants that not only make the zoo look BEAUTIFUL but play a vital role in helping local wildlife.

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Opening Times

Open 2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

Directions

Road Directions

Chester Zoo is open daily from 10 am and there’s free car parking. SAT NAV CH2 1EU.

Public Transport Directions

There is a direct bus link from Chester Railway Station to Chester Zoo running a frequent service. Find out more at www.chesterzoo.org/travel.

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4.5 of 5 stars
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    • Very Good
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    • Average
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    • Poor
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    Recent Reviews:

    • ai114
      Manchester, United Kingdom
      Disappointing
      1 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 31st December 2024
      I only came on here to write a bad review because of their response to my complaint, if you can call it a response. I'd advise to avoid the park in winter, they have no staff on, nothing open, one... Read full review
    • Katie S
      Shame
      3 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 31st December 2024
      Yesterday was the first time in around 5 years since I have visited Chester Zoo. There have been some relocation of animals, mostly for the better, there are currently many inactive enclosures due... Read full review
    • Suzanne E
      Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom
      Good day but……
      3 of 5 stars
      Friday, 3rd January 2025
      We had a great day as always. We hired a chester zoo buggy/pram which was £15, wow expensive, you should get at least £10 back on return. Also the hood isn’t waterproof so the kids still got wet. I... Read full review

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
    • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
    • Ramp / Level Access
    • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

    Catering

    • On-Site café/restaurant
    • Picnic Site

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Payment Methods

    • American Express accepted
    • Delta accepted
    • Diners Club accepted
    • JCB accepted
    • Maestro accepted
    • MasterCard accepted
    • Solo accepted
    • TIC Staff Admitted Free
    • Visa accepted

    Provider Facilities

    • Civil Weddings
    • Conference facilities
    • Toilets

    Provider Features

    • Indoor Attraction
    • Marketing Cheshire Member
    • Outdoor Attraction

    Target Markets

    • Family Fun
    • Marketed Towards Families

    Tours and Demonstrations

    • Demonstrations Given
    • Educational Visits Accepted
    • Guided Tours Available for Groups
    • Guided Tours Available for Individuals

    Contact Us

    Tel: 01244 380280

    Tel: 01244 380280

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