EVEN A SMALL DONATION CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN THE CARE AND PROTECTION OF OUR ANIMALS HERE AT THE ZOO AND ACROSS THE WORLD

As a not for profit organisation, we rely on your generous support to continue our vital science and conservation work to ensure animals survive and thrive.

Please join us in our mission to prevent extinction and protecting endangered wildlife and habitats both here in the UK and around the world.

Help us prevent extinction by adding a donation of 10% .

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MAKE YOUR DONATION EVEN BIGGER WITH NO EXTRA COST TO YOU

We can claim Gift Aid on your booking, which means the government will give us an extra 25p on top of every £1 you spend.

It won’t cost you anything but will mean the world to us. All you need to do is tick the box.

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By selecting ‘yes’ you agree to the following statement: I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations in that tax year it is my responsibility to pay any difference. Gift Aid can only be claimed on donations for you and members of your family that visit Chester Zoo.

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Afterglow

Brand new for 2024, get ready to GLOW with summer evening entry to Chester Zoo. Join us for AFTERGLOW and experience tons of incredible entertainment whilst you explore the zoo in a whole new light. Tickets from just £13.

🌟 EVENING ACCESS TO THE ZOO FROM 3PM – 8PM
🌙 5 HOURS OF ZOO TIME FOR UP TO 50% LESS THAN A STANDARD DAY TICKET
🌟 SPECTACULAR ENTERTAINMENT
🌙 EXCITING GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
🌟 ACCESS TO OUR IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE, NATIVE
🌙 UNFORGETTABLE ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

TICKET PRICING
Adult: Peak = £23, Standard = £20
Child (3-15): Peak = £15, Standard = £13
Toddler (1-2): Peak = £2.50, Standard = £2.50
Under 12 months: FREE
Carer: FREE

MEMBERS GLOW FREE. There's no need to book right now, we'll be in touch soon to let you know how to secure your date.

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Terms and conditions:

  • Your ticket allows you to arrive anytime from 3:00pm to 7:00pm 
  • The event closes at 8:00pm with animal houses closing at 7:30pm
  • Visitors with disabilities may admit one accompanying carer free of charge when they pay for a full price Adult, Student or Child ticket type; Please bring relevant proof of entitlement such as a DLA letter, or a Personal Independence Payments letter (issued by the DWP benefit office). Our team will ask to see this then you enter the zoo at our admission lanes.
  • A child ticket is for a person aged from 3 to 15 years old inclusive.
  • A Toddler ticket is for a child aged from 1 to 2 years old inclusive.
  • No child under the age of 14 years will be admitted to the zoo unless they are accompanied by an adult who is over the age of 18 years.
  • For our full Terms and Conditions click here

Important!

MEET EXPERIENCES

Each person taking part in an Experience must complete a Risk Acknowledgement and Disclaimer form to confirm their booking which will be included in your email confirmation. Please complete this form when completing your online booking. Should the person participating in the experience have any Visual/Hearing/Mobility Impairment or have any Learning Difficulties/Disabilities please call us on 01244 380280.

DINE EXPERIENCES

If you have any special dietary requirements or allegeries please ensure you complete the form that will be included in your confirmation email. Please complete this form when completing your online booking. For any further information please call us on 01244 380280.