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Chester Zoo

Zoo & Safari Park · Cheshire, England

Chester Zoo is a zoo & safari park in Cheshire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £25–£42.50 · Child £25–£30 · Family £100
Checked on the official page. Pricing varies by date: online Value adult £25 and child £25, up to Standard adult £38 and child £28 (including 10% donation). Gate adult £42.50, child £30. No family ticket listed, so the family figure is 2 adults + 2 children at Value prices.
Opening timesOpens daily from 10am (closing time varies by season; check the official opening-times page). Last admission one hour before closing. Closed 25-26 Dec. Can close for high winds.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time and early in the morning. Cool days make for more animal activity.
School holiday tipEarly July is lighter for Scottish families. Late August is English peak, so arrive at opening and visit the popular exhibits first.
Best agesAll ages; very large site so plan rests for toddlers
If it rainsMostly outdoors, with several indoor houses
FoodThe Oakfield (pub), Bembe Grill at the main entrance (from 9:30am) and Junes Food Square. Picnic policy not stated on the page we checked.
Money saverPick the lowest-priced dates online; annual membership if you visit more than twice
Top tipsStart at the far end of the zoo and work back to avoid midday congestion. Bring a picnic; the Islands area is a good time for toddlers.
What to packPram, waterproofs, picnic, comfortable shoes

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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