National Conservation Zoo
Opening times today: 10am - 6pm
Check out all the spectacular events we have coming up at the zoo.
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.
Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy an evening filled with thrilling games of bingo, disco beats and a live DJ.
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.
