Chester Zoo England

Chester Zoo    

www.chesterzoo.org
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We're the UK's number one charity zoo, with over 21,000 animals and 500 different species, including some of the most endangered species on the planet. With 1.9 million visitors every year, the …
We're the UK's number one charity zoo, with over 21,000 animals and 500 different species, including some of the most endangered species on the planet. With 1.9 million visitors every year, the zoo is an all-year round, full-day visitor attraction for everyone. We're open daily from 10am, except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Car parking is free and on site. Facilities for disabled visitors, including self-drive electric scooters and wheelchairs.

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Mar 6, 2025
A great day out viewing all the different animals being cared for with love. Highly recommended but ensure you have good walking shoesFull review by Richard s
Mar 5, 2025
Another great visit, primarily to see the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition which was very enjoyable and informative with details about each of the photographs on display. Another highligh…Full review by Odyssey444700
Mar 4, 2025
A very enjoyable day, saw many of the animals , loved the butterfly house and the orangutan enclosure. All the staff who we met were very pleasant.Full review by Carolyn A
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Facts

Located:Upton-by-Chester, Cheshire, England
Opened:1931
Annual visitors:1,971,178

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Nhs discount
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Chester Zoo don’t offer a membership for anything like NHS/Blue Light etc. Students get a slight discount and carers go free, but otherwise it’s full price. As they’re a not-for-profit …
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Chester Zoo don’t offer a membership for anything like NHS/Blue Light etc. Students get a slight discount and carers go free, but otherwise it’s full price. As they’re a not-for-profit all monies go towards the zoo and protecting endangered wildlife.
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Answer by Ben H · Feb 16, 2025
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are dogs allowed
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No, dogs are not allowed.
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Are dogs allowed in the zoo
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Only assistance dogs are permitted entry.
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Do the animals here take turns going on holiday, or did they all just request the same day off?
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Hahahaha
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What are your opening times?
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We open our gates every morning at 10am. You can find the closing times for the date of your visit
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