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Chester Zoo

This page provides a summary of basic information for this animal park as at 22/05/2004. To check for up to date information and full details please visit the official website at :

Chester Zoo

With over 7,000 animals and 500 species, all set in 110 acres of picturesque gardens, Chester Zoo provides the perfect setting for visitors of all ages to get up close to many rare and endangered animals in their natural surroundings.

Name Chester Zoo

Address:
Chester Zoo(The North of England Zoological Society), Upton-by-Chester, Cheshire,
CH2 1LH

Telephone number:

Fax Number

E-mail address

  44-1-244-380-280

  44-1-244-371-273

 
How to Get There For directions go to Mapquest and type in the postcode of the zoo.

Train:
Coach:

Opening Hours

The Zoo is open all year from 10.00am except Christmas Day. Closing times vary with the time of year. Check website for details.

Facilities

General

  • Zoofari Overhead Monorail
  • Waterbus
  • Children's Farm
  • Aquarium

Catering

Choose from one of our three restaurants where you can enjoy anything from a hot meal through to afternoon tea or bring along a packed lunch and enjoy a picnic in one of our beautifully landscaped gardens.

Children

  • Children's 'Fun Ark' Adventure Playground
  • Feeding times
  • Interactive activities
  • Discovery Trail
  • Face painting
  • Brass rubbings & Badge making 

Disabled

  • Chester Zoo is fully accessible for all
  • Disabled toilets
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair Hire
  • Hearing and Visual Aids

 

Feeding

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Shows

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Other Attractions

  • Award winning gardens
  • Zoofari Overhead Railway
  • Waterbus 
Additional Costs  
Restrictions  

Number Of Species

Number of animals

on display

  Number of Species Number of Specimens
Mammals

63

708

Birds

205

933

Reptiles

55

245

Amphibians

19

186

Fish

124

3054

Invertebrates

38

1862

Totals

487

4562

Annual number of visitors Number of staff Area in acres Association memberships Proprietor

1,076,000

Staff (FTE)  185 perm 74 temp

110

 

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  Your Day at Chester Zoo
   

 

Rating

This page was updated by Ruth O' Hare, Tourism Co-ordinator, Chester Zoo 11th March 2004.

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This page provides summary information only to allow a consistent approach for entries in this website directory and aid comparison. We cannot accept any responsibility for the information or services offered and advise you to check details with the animal collection concerned.  

 

Last Updated 22/05/2004

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