Chester Zoological Gardens
These award-winning gardens are over 50 years old and have won many prizes for their horticultural displays.
Plants are used to create themed gardens and naturalistic habitats for the animals, in addition to over 33,000 bedding plants used in traditional ornamental displays. Chester Zoological Gardens cares for nearly 200 endangered species of plants and holds National Collections of Cacti and Orchids.
There are a number of gardens events, including an annual Orchid Festival and Plant Conservation Day.
You can meet the gardeners and pick up some hints - you can event become a 'Gardener for a Day'.
In 2009, over 1 million people will visit this amazing landscape of rare, exotic and vibrant plants and may cover across the occasional tiger, elephant, lion or even bear.......
Opening Times
Open All Year
01/01/2010 to 31/12/2010
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Family | from £50.00 to £55.00 per ticket |
| Child | from £11.30 to £12.45 per ticket |
| Adult | from £15.35 to £16.90 per ticket |
| Concession | from £13.85 to £15.25 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Best of Chester Member 2009
- Regional and Miscellaneous A Garden of Distinction 2010
Facilities
Provider Features
- Indoor Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
- Visit Chester & Cheshire Member
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- Delta accepted
- Diners Club accepted
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Civil Weddings
- Conference facilities
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
Road Directions
Leave M53, jct 12 and follow the brown signs to the zoo.
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