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Opening times today: 10am - 6pm (Last entry at 5pm)

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Daily schedule - Monday - Sunday

Female Calf, Indali, Was One Of The First Elephants To Recieve The Vaccine At Chester Zoo After Surviving The Disease In 2019 (1)Elephant In The Sun SQUARE
Elephant talk - 11:10am - Elephant habitat

Explore the lives of our magnificent elephants at Chester Zoo. Discover how these intelligent, social animals communicate, care for one another, and thrive in their habitats.

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Black rhino talk - 11:40am - Black rhino habitat

Join our Zoo Rangers to discover the incredible world of black rhinos. Learn about their unique behaviour, adaptations, successful breeding programmes and the vital conservation work helping to protect this critically endangered species.

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Giant otter talk - 2:15pm - Giant otter habitat

Dive into the fascinating world of giant otters with our engaging Zoo Ranger talk! Discover how these playful and highly social animals hunt, communicate, and work together as a family.

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Komodo dragon talk - 2:40pm - Dragons in Danger

How does a solitary animal find a mate? Why does the world's largest lizard spend their first few years of life in trees? Join us to find out more.

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Penguin talk - 3:15pm - Penguin habitat

Some penguins build nests out of poo, and some balance eggs on their feet. Join us to better understand the world of penguins. 

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Piranha chat - 3:40pm - Spirit of the Jaguar

Discover the truth behind these misunderstood fish, from their powerful jaws to their surprising behaviours. Learn how piranhas play an important role in their ecosystems and why protecting freshwater habitats is crucial for their survival.

BSL Tours and Talks

Join Jess, one of our British Sign Language (BSL) level 6 qualified Rangers for signed animal talks.

BSL tours and talks are given by Jess on the last Sunday of every month. They're free with zoo admission and there's no need to book.

Meet outside Monkeys at 12pm. Monkeys is number 06 in the Yellow Zone of our Chester Zoo map.

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