11. Chester Zoo
Address: Upton-by-Chester, Chester, CH2 1LH
Bookings and enquiries: 01244 380280
The UK's largest zoological gardens, with over 7,000 animals in spacious enclosures set in 110 acres of landscaped gardens. With Monkey Islands, Twilight Zone, Asian Elephants, Tropical Realm, Animals in Danger, Red Pandas, Spirit of the Jaguar, Zoofari overhead railway and waterbus for your transportation needs and spectacular displays of spring and summer bedding plants. Also a Children's Farm complete with Marmot Mania, brass rubbings, face-painting, and 'lets make centre'. The zoo now features the new 'Tsavo' African Black Rhino Experience.
Price: Adult £13.50, Child £10.50, Concession £12.00
Opening details: Open All Year, Closed at Christmas, Closed at New Year
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