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% .

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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Please claim Gift Aid on my donation

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.

Dine with Santa 2023

Create extra special memories this Christmas! 

Friday 24 November – Saturday 23 December 2023*

BRAND NEW FOR 2023! Meet Santa and his elves for a magical meal at The Oakfield. Enjoy a hearty breakfast or a traditional Christmas lunch while soaking up the festive atmosphere in our beautiful Garden Room. 

Santa's elves can't wait to welcome you to our Christmas themed grotto where each child will get a personal meet and greet and special gift from Santa, all the way from the North Pole!

Adult: £25 
Child: £35
Infant (under 3): £15

Please note food and gifts only apply for infants over 1 years old. Infants under 1 get free admission.

Zoo admission is not included. A valid membership card or standard day ticket must be shown in addition to the event ticket for each person attending.

*Selected dates only: Friday, Saturday and Sunday only between 24 November – 17 December
Daily between 18 December – 23 December. Excluding 10 and 18 December.

When would you like to come?

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Total Cost: £0.00

A few Terms and Conditions:

  • Tickets are sold as non-refundable and non-transferable 
  • All event guests MUST have a valid membership card or standard admission ticket valid for the date of the event to gain entry to the zoo. Should you arrive without a valid membership card or standard admission ticket you will be required to purchase one at our ticket sales windows upon arrival.  
  • An infant ticket is children aged 1 to 2 years
  • A Child ticket is children aged 3 to 17 years
  • Infants below the age of 1 do not require a ticket. 
  • All children with an infant or child ticket will receive a gift from Santa Claus. 
  • See our full event Terms and Conditions 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.