Book online & save Online prices will always be cheaper and there are no hidden fees. Parking is free too! Our flexible pricing allows you to choose the day and price that suits you best. Online tickets are available until 9.30am on the day of visit. < backAugust 2016next > ONLINE PRICE BEFORE FAMILY DISCOUNT = Adult £21.81, Child £18.18 = Adult £23.63, Child £20 Your tickets are valid on 30th August 2016 only. If you’d like to book tickets for today then you can either buy open dated tickets or pay at the gate when you arrive. A SMALL DONATION MEANS A BIG DIFFERENCE Chester Zoo is a charity and your ticket helps us protect endangered animals in the UK and around the world. If you add a 10% donation we can claim tax back from the government’s Gift Aid scheme. This means we get an extra 25p for every £1 you spend at no extra cost to you. Discounts apply for adults aged 65+ and adults who are full time students. Guests with disabilities can admit a carer free of charge when they pay full adult / child price.

Children aged 2 and under enter free of charge. Visitors under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Where appropriate please provide proof of entitlement at point of admission. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Passengers on the Lazy River Boat Trip must be able to walk unaided (babies and children may not be carried). Children under 1.2 metres tall must be accompanied at a ratio of 1 adult to 2 children. Wheelchair adaptable boats are available with one space for a wheelchair each. Unfortunately we are unable to allow access to visitors with electric wheelchairs. Our full terms and conditions can be found here 30th August 2016:Adult £28.00Child £24.00 Families can make even bigger savings - up to 16%. Just add at least three Adult/Child tickets and we'll work out the saving for you.These are the questions we get asked a lot, so if you’re wondering about anything it may well be covered here.How much does it cost to come to Chester Zoo?

How do I get to Chester Zoo?Can I hire a wheelchair?What time does the zoo open?Is it far to walk around the zoo?What animals will I be able to see at Chester Zoo?Can we buy an annual pass to the zoo?Can I adopt an animal at Chester Zoo?Is there an admission charge for carers?What if I need to go out and come back in again?Is there anywhere to store our belongings?Is there an indoor picnic area?Pitbull Puppies For Sale In BristolIs there a cash machine or ATM at Chester Zoo?Moving Companies Hutt ValleyIs smoking allowed within Chester Zoo?T Shirt Dillinger Escape PlanWhen are the animals fed?Can I feed the animals? Is it possible to hold any of the animals?Does Chester Zoo have a volunteer programme?

Can I do work experience at Chester Zoo?Does Chester Zoo do anything to help animals in the wild?Can I buy any Chester Zoo related gifts?Can I bring a group to the zoo? Our best prices are available online, with savings of at least 10% on the prices at the gates. You can see the online price by going to our booking page and adding the tickets that you require. We'll work out the total including any additional family savings. The prices you pay depends on the time of year, how old you are, and whether you qualify for a concession. It also depends whether you include the optional 10% donation, which means we can claim Gift Aid on your ticket. We also have additional family discounts available. You can come by car, train, bus or bike. Cyclists get 15% off their tickets! Read more about how to get here. Yes: we have a limited number of wheelchairs and electric scooters for hire. We just ask for a donation towards their upkeep. But please make sure you book in advance: just call 01244 389 482.

You’ll need to pay a £25 refundable deposit. Find our zoomobility hut on our map. We open at daily at 10am. The closing times change with the time of year. We’re open every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Read our full opening times. We have 11 miles of pathway in total, winding around all the different animals. There’s also a monorail (for a small extra charge), which takes you across the zoo and gives you a bird’s-eye view of the animals. See our monorail stations on our map. Or how about a leisurely boat ride along our waterway (also a small charge). Read more about getting around. Read more about getting around. We have 20,000 animals altogether, from 500 species. Most of them are easy to see, but some (like the lions and tigers) have quiet areas with lots of planting, where they can get away from it all. Obviously if it’s very busy, there may be crowds at some windows and you may have to be a bit patient. Read more about our animals.

Absolutely: this is part of the package when you become a Member. It means you can come as many times as you like in a year for no extra charge. You also get discounts in our shops and restaurants.It’s a fantastic way to support our conservation work, and learn more about your favourite animal. You can adopt from just £55 which includes tickets to the zoo and other adopter benefits. Read more about adoptions. Visitors with disabilities (paying full adult/child admittance) may admit one accompanying carer free of charge. Please bring relevant proof of entitlement such as a blue badge, or a Disability Living Allowance letter or book (issued by the DWP benefit office). That’s fine, as long as you get your hand stamped at the gate. Yes, we have self-service electronic lockers in small, medium or large. They range in price from £2 to £6 and can be found next to the Zoomobility hut at our main entrance. Just ask our Guest Services team for further information. Yes, there’s a room next to the Arara Kiosk (near the Spirit of the Jaguar building) where you can eat your picnic inside.

Is there a cash machine in the zoo? Yes – there is one outside the Guest Services pavilion at the main entrance. There is a small charge for withdrawals. See where it is on the map.Can I smoke in the zoo? Smoking is only permitted in the smoking areas. You can find these on our map.You can see some of our animals being fed as part of the daily Animal Talks. Note that not every talk includes feeding. We get this question a lot, as you can imagine. But we have a strict ‘no handling’ policy. We have to, because of biological security and our strict health and safety regulations. But our Keepers are always happy to answer questions. Take a look at our Animal Encounters which give you the chance to feed some of our animals.Is there a volunteer programme? You can find out all about our volunteer programme opportunities on this page. Yes, there are limited opportunities for work experience. There are very specific requirements, though, including particular qualifications and experience if you want to work with our animals.