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.

Secret Life of the Zoo Tour

Hop aboard our special tour bus and embark on an exclusive tour of our spectacular 128 acre zoo! Feel like a VIP as our experienced zoo expert takes you on a fun-filled adventure around the zoo and introduces you to some of our incredible animals along the way.

You'll be able to spot some of the animal stars from "The Secret Life of the Zoo" TV show, such as our lions, sloths and chimps, as well as learning all about their lives here at the zoo and what we are doing to protect their wild relatives. Discover what it takes to get the zoo ready for a busy day and enjoy having the whole place to yourselves before other visitors arrive!

After experiencing the sights and sounds of the zoo you’ll finish your tour at Monsoon Forest, just in time for zoo opening where you’ll continue your adventure! Zoo admission is included when you book this tour experience.

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Terms and Conditions:

  • Zoo admission included.
  • We have two tour buses, with a maximum capacity of 20 guests per tour.
  • The tour lasts for approximately 90 minutes.
  • Our tours are not suitable for children under the age of 4. Children must be able to sit unaided.
  • The tour begins at 8:30am, please arrive at the main gates 30 minutes before your adventure begins.
  • If you have any access requirements please call us to book 01244 380280 as we have an accessible vehicle.
  • Give us a call on 01244 380280 or email us at experiences@chesterzoo.org if you have any questions.

A few more details:

  • Animal visibility may vary from tour to tour and we can't guarantee you will see your favourite animals.
  • Non-refundable and non-transferable.

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.