Chester Zoo

This page provides a summary of basic information for this animal park as at 22/05/2004. To check for up to date information and full details please visit the official website at :

With over 7,000 animals and 500 species, all set in 110 acres of picturesque gardens, Chester Zoo provides the perfect setting for visitors of all ages to get up close to many rare and endangered animals in their natural surroundings.

Name Chester Zoo

Address:
Chester Zoo(The North of England Zoological Society), Upton-by-Chester, Cheshire,
CH2 1LH

Telephone number:	Fax Number	E-mail address
44-1-244-380-280	44-1-244-371-273

How to Get There

For directions go to Mapquest and type in the postcode of the zoo.

Train:
Coach:

Opening Hours

The Zoo is open all year from 10.00am except Christmas Day. Closing times vary with the time of year. Check website for details.

Facilities

General

Zoofari Overhead Monorail
Waterbus
Children's Farm
Aquarium

Catering

Choose from one of our three restaurants where you can enjoy anything from a hot meal through to afternoon tea or bring along a packed lunch and enjoy a picnic in one of our beautifully landscaped gardens.

Children

Children's 'Fun Ark' Adventure Playground
Feeding times
Interactive activities
Discovery Trail
Face painting
Brass rubbings & Badge making

Disabled

Chester Zoo is fully accessible for all
Disabled toilets
Parking
Wheelchair Hire
Hearing and Visual Aids

Feeding

Shows

Other Attractions

Award winning gardens
Zoofari Overhead Railway
Waterbus

Additional Costs

Restrictions

Number Of Species

Number of animals

on display

	Number of Species	Number of Specimens
Mammals	63	708
Birds	205	933
Reptiles	55	245
Amphibians	19	186
Fish	124	3054
Invertebrates	38	1862
Totals	487	4562

Annual number of visitors	Number of staff	Area in acres	Association memberships	Proprietor
1,076,000	Staff (FTE) 185 perm 74 temp	110	IUDZG-WZO ISIS FZG EAZA

This page was updated by Ruth O' Hare, Tourism Co-ordinator, Chester Zoo 11th March 2004.

Tropical House
Penguin Pool with under-water viewing
Chimpanzee House and island
Asian Elephant House and island
One of the UK's largest bird collections
Black Rhinos
Europe On The Edge and Condor Cliffs Aviaries

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	Your Day at Chester Zoo