National Conservation Zoo
Opening times today: 10am - 4:30pm (Last entry at 4pm)
Check out all the spectacular events we have coming up at the zoo.
17 Feb - 6 AprFREE to attend with zoo admission or membership.
4 Apr - 27 AprHatch an adventure this Easter break at Chester Zoo
All 2025 dates availableFREE to attendFor people with dementia, their families and friends to meet.
2-day weekday, 3-day weekday and weekend clubs available!Tax-Free childcare back for 2025
26 Apr, 25 July, 8 Nov£100Are you 14-17 years old and have an interest in wildlife photography?
29 AprilJoin us for a FREE online lesson as we celebrate Earth Day and explore our brand-new Heart of Africa habitat!
8 - 9 May1 or 2 days aquatics focused training and insights looking at aquatic management, from piranhas to pinnipeds.
9 June 2025£65 for BIAZA/ABWAK/AcademicsExploring the science behind conservation at Chester Zoo.
17 June & 24 JuneDevelop a monitoring and evaluation plan for your conservation education projects and programmes.
23 JuneStep into the rainforest, join us for a FREE online lesson as we celebrate World Rainforest Day!
8 and 9 Jul 2025BIAZA / ABWAK members - £110Showcasing zoo and aquarium research from industry professionals, academics, and students.
14 Apr, 30 May or 29 Aug 2025£140Learn what skills you need for a career in conservation
Delivered over four Saturdays in 2025 - SOLD OUTFree to attend. Plan and deliver a conservation project alongside zoo conservationists
26 July, 16 Aug or 23 Aug 2025£40Explore career opportunities in zoology, veterinary, conservation and education.
29 Sept£120Two day course to introduce you to the surveying of small UK mammals.
16 - 17 Oct 2025Two day course for complete beginners to using GIS software, including hands on practice with the software.
