Come face to face with some of the zoo’s most fierce predators, and their prey, before the zoo opens with a unique guided tour of some iconic animals.
Your expert tour guides will be on hand to share fascinating facts about some of
BOOK A ZOO VENUE. See our Grade II listed venues, hosted by our expert Events team to make your special occasion unforgettable.
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In this workshop we’ll identify whether animals are carnivores, herbivores or omnivores and construct a simple food-chain. We’ll show you skulls and other artefacts that allow you to feel an even closer connection and increase understanding about these wonderful creatures.
scientifically by: using their observations to compare and contrast animals at first hand
We offer you the chance to get up close and personal with the tallest land animals, leaving you with incredible memories that will last a lifetime!
Being able to hand-feed these incredible animals, and get so close is unforgettable
19 Jun 2025 One of the world’s rarest bird species successfully hand-reared New
We’ve played a major role in a project to save the fen raft spider from extinction.
Our team delicately hand fed tiny flies to each of the hundreds of spiderlings using
Hearing first hand experiences from Chester Zoo staff who contribute towards our
Chester Zoo is boosting the profile of lesser-known endangered animals, and you can take part.
Chester Zoo educators will be on hand different habitats to reveal more about the
We’re excited to announce the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) Conservation Education Conference is being hosted at Chester Zoo in March 2025
where delegates will get to experience Chester Zoo’s education programmes first hand
Without this helping hand, it is likely that this native mammal would simply disappear
