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Chester Zoo

Upton-by-Chester, Chester CH2 1LH, England
01244 380 280
Ranked #1 of 13 attractions in Chester
4.5 of 5 stars 306 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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Lawrence J
Buckley, north wales
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012 NEW

The whole set up at Chester is there to provide the public with an awesome way of looking at the animals, an amazing day out for all ages. More

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Natalie b
Blackpool, United Kingdom
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5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012 NEW

Perfect day for couples and families. plenty to see! Enjoyed it even though it was raining!! More

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Ian S
Runcorn
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012 NEW

Chester Zoo is a great place to visit if you want to see animals in their natural surroundings. The Zoo has made the Animals brilliant compounds which mirror their natural habitats. A great variety of animals in a very large Zoo. great day out for the family. More

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ru1
England
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16 reviews
15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012 NEW

Good, although quite a bit of construction going on so some displays were not on. More

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Stefflou54
Caernarfon, United Kingdom
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11 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012 NEW
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We've enjoyed many days out in Chester Zoo! The kids always have a good time and love seeing all the animals. We always try and go when it hasn't been raining as the kids can play in the swings and in the little wooden playground they have there! I wouldn't recommend going in the school holidays as the queues are... More

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LeeAlexander
Marske-by-the-Sea, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012 NEW

When I went it was winter but I still thoroughly enjoyed my visit More

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swdenman
Cotswolds
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3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012 NEW

My wife is a big fan of zoos so we spent a pleasant half day wandering around the zoo. The weather wasn't that great being January but there is enough places to get inside so that's not a great problem. The monkey building was fantastic: I could spend hours watching them. I was a bit disappointed on the Lemur front... More

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Amyloututu
Chester, England, United Kingdom
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15 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012 NEW
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they've got fantastic animals, attractions and places to shop and eat, It's heaps fun with family or with friends, brilliant day out!! More

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LYNNE S
Chester, United Kingdom
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17 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012 NEW

As members we can visit any time of the year there is always something new happening and it is well worth the money. More

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Diane G
Chester, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012
1
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Lot's to do. Good, even in wet weather. The visit takes up the whole day and there are lots of places to eat or picnic More

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