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Chester Zoo


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 7 attractions in Chester
Traveller 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 » 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 favourite attraction for everyone The 110-acre Zoo is open all year, except Christmas Day and Boxing Day, from 10am. Car parking is free. Facilities for disabled visitors, including self-drive electric scooters and wheelchairs. « less
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Attraction type: Zoo
Address: Upton-by-Chester Chester CH2 1LH
England
Tel: 01244 380 280
Fax: 01244 371 273

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20 Dec 2009

We went for Christmas breakfast at Chester Zoo expecting the high quality service Chester normally offers - however the reality was disappointing beyond description. For 10 pound (!!) the breakfast was disgraceful. A tiny batch with one piece of bacon in it. A variety pack of Kelloggs cereal and some random, pitiful pastries straight from your average wholeseller. Perhaps it... more

6 Dec 2009

We organised our wedding at chester zoo for November 15th 2009 because we both liked the setting and all proceeds go to annimal conservation, with the professional help of Jane and her amazing dedicated team. Everything was made so easy,Jane and her team were always available with help and advise. We hired the Manor house for the day. The day... more

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5 of 5 stars
vezza19
5 Nov 2009

This is more of a thank you rather than a review. Last week my young daughters came from salford with their grandma, cousins and auntie for a day out. After an hour and a half into the visit my 2 year old fell and badly banged her head on the wall. I have been told that the help and care... more

12 Oct 2009

The weather was cold when we went to Chester zoo. This did not spoil our visit at all in this large, well laid out and very educational zoo. All sections and animal enclosures are well signed and set in environments that are designed to give the animals the best possible life. There are plenty of places to eat and drink... more

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4 of 5 stars
Durham
26 Sep 2009

Although overall we enjoyed our visit we were disappointed with the follwing things. First was that after paying a fairly high entrance fee you had to pay to go on the little shuttle train which I feel should be free, not only that but the windows were glass/perspex and not easy to take photos through, which is a real pity.... more

25 Sep 2009

I think that the zoo is a wonderful place to visit and because animals are animals it changes every time. You see different animals doing different activites - I enjoy getting some great photos of the animals and Chester is a good place to do this with no bars to stop the views. I have some particularly amazing giraffe photos.... more

23 Sep 2009

a fantastic setting, excellent for the animals (though it did mean they weren't always visible!). plenty of room for picnicing. loved the monorail bird's-eye view. more

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4 of 5 stars
Wirral squirrel
22 Sep 2009

I have recently renewed my membership at Chester Zoo for me & my Boyfriend. We have a 15 month baby girl and being members allows us to come to Chester Zoo whenever, even for a couple of hours on a Sunday to a stroll through the gardens. I really enjoyed our first year and being on Maternity leave meant I... more

22 Sep 2009

Visited the Zoo on Sept 14th and spent a few hours there Hadn't visited for ages so saw lots of changes - all good. A trip on the mono rail was fun. Had a late lunch at Cafe Tsavo food well prepared and reasonable in price. The gardens were lovely esprcially considering the time of year The visit to the... more

21 Sep 2009

fantastic day out, visit anytime of year and can see all of the animals more

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Chester Zoo Address

Upton-by-Chester, Chester CH2 1LH, England
Tel: 01244 380 280 Fax: 01244 371 273