Bedsearcher's Guide to Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo is the UK's largest zoo with 5000 animals housed in spacious and near-natural surroundings. The zoo is set in 80 acres of award winning gardens and the zoo is regarded as one of the best in Europe. Chester Zoo plays a large role in a world-wide conservation programme with many rare and endangered creatures breeding freely in large and open areas. Some of the major attractions include a tropical penguin pool, a chimpanzee house and an asian elephant house. There is also a monorail and a waterbus.

Hotels near Chester Zoo

There are many hotels near Chester Zoo which can be booked online through Bedsearcher. The Chester Zoo hotels vary in price and quality, ranging from unrated but still pleasant budget Chester Zoo UK hotels to five star luxury Chester Zoo UK hotels. Chester Zoo hotels leave you excellently placed for a day at Chester Zoo and where you can really explore the area. Chester Zoo UK hotels can be found often within walking distance of Chester Zoo and hotels a little further away from Chester Zoo are ideal as a base for touring the entire area. Many Chester Zoos hotels offer parking and a range of other facilities, including many Chester Zoo hotels with leisure facilities, ensuite rooms, babysitting services and restaurants. There are many cheap and expensive hotels near Chester Zoo and these are ideal for a relaxing retreat or an overnight stay before or after visiting Chester Zoo. Booking in advance is advisable in many Chester Zoo UK hotels as they are very popular due to their proximity to Chester Zoo although some hotels near Chester Zoo will have spaces if you're visiting during the quiet season. There are many hotels near Chester Zoo and many of these can be booked directly through Bedsearcher.

How to get to Chester Zoo

You can get to Chester Zoo by train by disembarking at Bache or Chester Central Stations. By road you should take the M53 to junction 10 and follow the signs onto the A5117. At busy times it is suggested you take junction 12 off the M53. Chester Zoo is approximately 40 minutes from Liverpool, 50 minutes from Manchester and 60 minutes from Stoke.

Opening Times

The zoo is open every day, except for Christmas Day, from 10am. Closing times vary according to the season but can be 3.30pm in the Winter and 5.30pm in the Summer.

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