Poo in the Zoo
Discover the wonders of poo at Chester Zoo!
From 14 February - 16 March, Chester Zoo invites you to a “poo-pendous Adventure” at our Poo in the Zoo event! Inspired by Steve Smallman and Ada Grey’s hilarious and educational children’s book, this unmissable event is ideal for families looking to make the most of half-term and beyond with fun, hands-on learning. Best of all, it’s free with your admission or membership!
What to expect at Poo in the Zoo?
- Find out which animal's poo sparkles ✨
- Discover the tiny world of bumblebee droppings 🐝
- Explore the surprising ways poo helps wildlife survive and thrive 🌿
Bring the whole family
From toddlers to grandparents, there’s something for everyone during this unique day out. Make your half-term truly unforgettable.
Get ready for a poo-tastic time! See you at Chester Zoo!
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Get ready for a day packed with poo-themed fun!
During Poo in the Zoo, we’ve lined up an array of exciting activities that are as entertaining as they are educational. From interactive games to fascinating demonstrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Please check out the carousel below to see what we have planned, and scroll to the bottom of the page to view the activity timetable.
Dance with our rangers at the heart of the zoo at the poo party! Are you the party-pooper?
Watch out for our giant puppet friend wandering around the zoo, sucking up poo (and hopefully not you!).
Make unforgettable memories at the main entrance, where a giant version of Poo in the Zoo awaits your best smiles.
Uncover the mystery of our poo trail, can you identify whose poo is whose?
Dive into the weird and wonderful world of animal poo at Basecamp. From dung beetles to fertilizer facts, there’s so much to uncover!
Tour the poo museum or join a talk with our amazing rangers to learn all about how we use poo to help our animals!
Inspired by Steve Smallman and Ada Grey’s hilarious book, “Poo in the Zoo”!
Join us for a fun-filled event that brings the cheeky, messy world of Bob McGrew the zookeeper to life. In this delightful tale, Bob McGrew is a zookeeper who has a messy problem. The animals in the zoo are making too much poo, and it’s piling up, causing a real stink of a situation! Bob McGrew tries to flush the problem away, but it’s too much for him to handle alone.
Eventually, Bob McGrew comes up with a clever plan and realises that if everyone works together, they can wipe out the problem for good!
This fantastic book written by Steve Smallman and illustrated by Ada Grey is available in our shop and you can purchase it online!
Poo in the Zoo activity timetable
See our range of activities for February half term until 16 March.
- Robbie the Robot meet and greet: Throughout the day across the whole zoo.
- Poo museum: Throughout the day in Basecamp (just by the Komodo Dragon house)
- Rhino poo talk: 10:40 (in the Greater one-horned rhino habitat)
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Elephant poo talk: 11:20 (in the Elephant habitat)
- Penguin poo talk: 13:20 (at the penguin pool)
- Sloth poo talk: 14:20 (inside Spirit of the Jaguar)
- Tapir poo talk: 15:20 (at the Lowland tapir habitat)
- Poo party: Join us in the Joseph Banks room at 11:15, 11:35, 14:15 and 14:35.
- Robbie the Robot meet and greet: Throughout the day across the whole zoo.
- Poo museum: Throughout the day in in Basecamp (just by the Komodo Dragon house)
- Rhino poo talk: 10:40 (in the Greater one-horned rhino habitat)
-
Elephant poo talk: 11:20 (in the Elephant habitat)
- Penguin poo talk: 13:20 (at the penguin pool)
- Sloth poo talk: 14:20 (inside Spirit of the Jaguar)
- Tapir poo talk: 15:20 (at the Lowland tapir habitat
- Poo party: Join us in the Joseph Banks room at 11:15, 11:35, 2:15pm and 2:35pm.
- Story squad:
We invite all pre-school children and their grown-ups to join us for captivating stories in the gift shop from 10:00 - 11:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. - Rhino poo talk: 10:40 (in the Greater one-horned rhino habitat)
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Elephant poo talk: 11:20 (in the Elephant habitat)
- Penguin poo talk: 13:20 (at the penguin pool)
- Sloth poo talk: 14:20 (inside Spirit of the Jaguar)
- Tapir poo talk: 15:20 (at the Lowland tapir habitat)
- "Discover Poo":
Join us in the Komodo Dragon house to learn disgustingly interesting facts about poo and how it's used in science at the zoo during drop-in sessions from 14:00 - 16:00.
