Chester Zoo Prices, Parking and Opening Times

Chester Zoo is worth the visit, as it offers a quick and convenient way to educate yourself on fascinating wildlife.

The Chester Zoo is a fun-filled place that animal and wildlife lovers can enjoy without spending too much and traveling more. The zoo has a variety of tours available to keep your little monkeys happy.

Further, Chester Zoo has facilities that make it accessible to all. It has barbecue facilities for families who want to enjoy picnics, wheelchair facilities, and a playground for kids!

Visiting Chester Zoo is a perfect plan to do in Sydney with your family and spend a day outdoors and witness the majestic creatures around you!

Do you have plans to visit? Here is everything you need to know about this sanctuary of Sydney. I’ll tell you how to get Perth tickets and a lot more!

Adults	From £25.45
Family Ticket – (2 adults, 2 children)	From £95.43
Carer for disabled guest	Free
Child (3-17 yrs)	From £19.09
Infants (2 and under)	Free
Students & 65+	From £23.63
Monorail Tickets
Adults	£2.25
Children (aged 3-17)	£1.75
Infants aged 2 & under are	FREE

Can you refund Chester Zoo’s tickets?

Chester Zoo admission tickets can be used once and are valid for 12 months.

Admission tickets are non-refundable and cannot be used to receive a discounted rate on their memberships or in conjunction with any promotional offer.

Also read: Colchester Zoo Prices & Opening Times 2023 — Updated

Chester Zoo Membership Prices

Become a Chester Zoo yearly member (annual pass) and you’ll get a whole year of FREE unlimited entry plus lots of other great benefits.

Memberships can be bought for yourself or someone else as a gift.

	Direct Debit Price	Standard Price
Single Adult	£95	£105
Joint Adult	£165	£181
Child (3-17)	£53	£59
Platinum (lifetime membership)	£1,050	£1,050

Family Pass (2 adults, 1 child)	£205	£225
Family (2 adults, 2 children)	£245	£269
Family (2 adults, 3 children)	£285	£313
Family (2 adults, 4 children)	£325	£357

Family (1 adult, 1 child)	£135	£149
Family (1 adult, 2 children)	£175	£193
Family (1 adult, 3 children)	£215	£237
Family (1 adult, 4 children)	£255	£281

Chester Zoo Membership Packages Benefits

Unlimited FREE entry for 12 months (during normal opening hours).
10% members’ discount in the shops and cafes.
Beat the queues with fast-track entry.
Quarterly members’ magazine Z.
Free entry to other zoos and attractions (terms apply).
Chester Zoo car sticker.
Two members’ days where you can bring up to 12 guests each for half price.
Invitations to special members’ talks.
Access to Junior members’ events and days out (age restrictions and additional charges).

Also read: Edinburgh Zoo Prices, Opening Times & BOOKING Tickets

What time does Chester Zoo open?

May
9th May 2023 – 26th May 2023
Monday – Sunday 10:00 am-5:00 pm
May Half Term
27th May 2023 – 4th June 2023
Monday – Sunday 10:00 am-18:00 pm
June/July
5th June 2023 – 22nd July 2023
Monday – Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
July
28th July 2023 – 29th July 2023
Friday – Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
July/August
30th July 2023- 3rd September 2023
Monday – Sunday 10:00 am – 18:00 pm
September/October
4th September 2023- 29th October 2023
Monday – Sunday 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

The last admission is 30 minutes before closing time.

Closed– Christmas Day & Boxing Day.
Open Christmas Eve 10 am – 3 pm.

Chester Zoo Encounter, Exhibits, and Attractions

A fantastic chance to get closer to the animals and go behind the scenes with the keepers.

Red Panda Encounter

An amazing chance to meet one of the cutest animals in an experience you’ll never forget.

Step inside the red panda habitat and get up close to this unique and endangered species.

The encounter lasts approx 30 minutes.
Prices from £75.00 per person.

Elephant Encounter

The elephant herd at Chester Zoo is truly special to visitors. You’ll get closer than ever and give elephants an experience that they love too.

The encounter lasts approx 30 minutes.
Prices from £110.00 per person.

Giraffe Encounter

Giraffe Encounter offers a chance to get up close and personal with the tallest land animals, making your day truly memorable!

Prices from £99.00 per person.

Rhino Encounter

Rhino Encounter offers you the opportunity to get up close & personal with magnificent one-horned rhinos.

You have the chance to meet and feed a one-horned rhino from an exclusive feeding station.

Prices from £99.00 per person.

Aardvark Encounter

Aardvark Encounter offers you the opportunity to go behind the scenes and join Aardvarks in their enclosure.

Prices from £69.00 per person.

Penguin Encounter

Penguin Encounter offers you the opportunity to get up close & personal with a colony of Humboldt penguins.

After an initial briefing, you’ll have the very special experience of meeting and feeding penguins in the penguin habitat

Prices from £89.00 per person.

Meerkat Encounter

Meerkat Encounter allows you to get up close to these highly sociable and fascinating animals, making your day very memorable!

Prices from £69.00 per person.

Fruit Bat Encounter

After a preliminary briefing, you’ll have a very special chance to feed bats in Fruit Bat Forest.

Prices from £59.00 per person.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Chester Zoo?

Prices for an adult start from £26.36 & a child is £21.36.

How many animals are at Chester Zoo?

There is currently 35,139 animals at Chester Zoo.

Can you take food to Chester Zoo?

Yes, you can and at the prices they charge you better off taking your own.

Conclusion

What better way to spend a day than visiting Chester Zoo? It is home to more than 35,139 native and exotic animals around the world, including some of the most endangered species. They have various educational programs -perfect for schools, groups, or families, so there’s something for all ages.

A visit to Chester Zoo provides an enriching experience for guests of all ages. With Chester Zoo tickets, you can enjoy a hub for entertainment, a carousel ride for small kids, recreational activities, and more.