chester zoo

Chester Zoo    

www.chesterzoo.org
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(17.1K) · Zoo in Chester, United Kingdom
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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 8, 2025
The worst most expensive Zoo I have ever been too. Took our two children as a birthday treat and most of the enclosures where bare (we felt robbed of a good experience). The enclosures were very VERY…Full review by samjP2048NT
Mar 8, 2025
We are regular visitors to zoos and wildlife parks but for some reason this is our first visit to Chester zoo. First of all I can see why it’s the best in the UK and third best in the World! From ar…Full review by stax549
Mar 7, 2025
It was absolutely amazing and my little brother loved seeing all the animals we got to see a sloth and a sloth talk too.but after I had sore feet because I was silly and put my crocs on so that is a …Full review by Halle H
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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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