Chester Zoo is a zoological garden at Upton by Chester, in Cheshire, England. Chester Zoo was opened in 1931 by George Mottershead and his family. It is one of the UK's largest zoos at 125 acres. The zoo has a total land holding of approximately 400 acres.

Chester Zoo is operated by the North of England Zoological Society, a registered charity founded in 1934. The zoo receives no government funding. It is the most-visited wildlife attraction in Britain with more than 1.4 million visitors in 2014. In 2007 Forbes described it as one of the best fifteen zoos in the world. In July 2015 it was named as the best zoo in the UK and seventh in the world by TripAdvisor.

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Mon 29 Oct - Sun 23 Dec 10am - 4pm (3.30pm during The Lanterns event)
Mon 24 Dec: 10am - 3pm
Christmas Day and Boxing Day Closed
Thurs 27 Dec - Mon 31 Dec: 10am - 4pm

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You will find our best prices online and our flexible pricing allows you to choose the day and price that suits you best. You can book online up to 9.30am on the day of your visit. That will make you a saving compared with paying at the gate. Prices may increase though, so book early to get the best deal. Parking is FREE.