Opening times
We’re open daily from 10am with FREE on-site parking. The area at the main entrance opens at 9:30am.
The zoo will only open at 11:00am on Sunday 21 September 2025 due to our annual Run for Nature at Chester Zoo.
WINTER 2025
1 January – 14 February: 10am - 4pm
SPRING 2025
15 February – 4 April: 10am - 4:30pm
5 April – 27 April: 10am - 5:30pm
28 April – 2 May: 10am - 5pm
3 May - 5 May: 10am - 5:30pm
6 May – 23 May: 10am - 5pm
24 May - 1 June: 10am - 6pm
SUMMER 2025
2 June – 23 July: 10am - 5pm
24 July – 7 September: 10am - 6pm
AUTUMN 2025
8 September – 2 November: 10am - 4:30pm
Last admission is 1 hour before the zoo closes.
Last admissions for members is 30 minutes before closing.
The zoo will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Opening times may change depending on special events, weather or any other exceptional circumstances, please see our Terms and Conditions for further details.