National Conservation Zoo

Opening times today: 10am - 4pm (Last entry at 3pm)

Chester Zoo school trips

A school trip to Chester Zoo offers young people an exciting opportunity to explore the wonders of wildlife while fostering a passion for conservation. As the UK’s leading zoo, we can offer your students unique and interesting experiences that will leave them inspired to protect our planet's biodiversity. Empower the next generation of conservationists and book your school trip to Chester Zoo today.

 

Young Girl On School Trip Holding Clipboard (1)

School trip prices 2024-2025

OFF PEAK PEAK
£10 per pupil
(3-18 yrs)
£13.75 per pupil
(3-18 yrs)
£12 per student
(post 18)
£15.75 per student
(post 18)
£13 for each additional adult over and above our free adult ratios £17.75 for each additional adult over and above our free adult ratios


Off Peak
: Monday 2 September 2024 – Friday 23 May 2025
Peak: Monday 25 May 2025 – Friday 29 August 2025

No educational bookings available in school holidays

Educational workshops

Explore our curriculum linked workshops, across all Key Stages, that bring learning to life for your students during your visit to the zoo. Our workshops can be adapted to your learners needs and abilities. 

Education Workshop Zoo Ranger With Children (1)
School Trip Looking At Jaguar
Resources for schools

Explore conservation topics through fun and engaging activities. Whether you’re studying native species, sustainability, rainforests or climate change, we’ve put step-by-step guides together to take your learners on an inspirational learning journey.

Education FAQs

We know that students learn in a variety of ways. We cater for a wide spectrum of learning needs and therefore have a range of differentiation techniques which we can employ. Our education team are very happy to work with teachers to adapt sessions, considering each student’s needs and requirements.