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Chester Zoo

Upton-by-Chester, Chester CH2 1LH, England
01244 380 280
Ranked #1 of 16 attractions in Chester
4.5 of 5 stars 596 Reviews
Type: Zoos
Owner description: Chester Zoo is the UK’s number one charity zoo, with over 7000 animals and 400 different species, including some of the most endangered species on the...... more » Owner description: Chester Zoo is the UK’s number one charity zoo, with over 7000 animals and 400 different species, including some of the most endangered species on the planet. With more than one million visitors every year, the zoo is an all-year round full day visitor attraction for everyone.We are 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. « less
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Chester, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This is the ultimate day out! We have membership. Highly recommend for everyone young to old :o) Facilities are great. More

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Sunderland, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Expensive, but overall it is worth it. It is a really good zoo, especially now they have refurbished parts of it (it was sorely needed!) But they really need to improve on their educational talks. Bring a picnic with you though, as the cafe's are very expensive. More

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Wallasey, England, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This is my most favourite day out in the UK, there is so much to see and do here, though I'm too scared still to experience the Bat Cave (really called Twilight Zone). This time I was brave enough to do the Butterfly Journey and I'm so glad I did - though flapping wings do freak me out,ha ha!!! I... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I have just been with my partner to Chester Zoo, where she completed her Zoo Keeper for a day experience. She spent the whole day cleaning out giraffes, feeding Okapis, warthogs, and Camels, and she had a great time. Whilst she was occupied, I took the time to have a walk round the Zoo and take some photos. Because this... More

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Birmingham
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

So much to do and see. Like a mini safari. Great for would-be- professional photographers to try out their skills. Highlight - the bats!! More

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Wirral
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Chester Zoo is a large and excellent zoo. It is expensive, though like many locals have annual membership which works out less than 3 visits. To 'do' the whole zoo would take a day. There is currently (until Nov 2012) an animatronic dinosaur park included in the cost. Other than the monorail and water bus once in everything is included.... More

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Shropshire
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Its always good to see animals in a pleasant environment and also for children to learn about the steps being taken to reintroduce and maintain species in the wild. More

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England
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Well thought out, lots of animals that had space to run around in. Great fun day out More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Plenty to do and see here, you will find it almost impossible to see everything in one visit. It's not cheap, but you can take a picnic with you as there are plenty of areas provided for you to eat and drink. make sure you get a map when you go through the gates as you are bound to get... More

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York, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Well worth the money (which isn't that much really). Easy to get to by bus from Chester Centre too! More

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