National Conservation Zoo

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

Daily schedule Monday - Sunday

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Elephant talk - 11:10am - Elephant habitat

Meet our elephant family and find out how we keep them healthy through ground breaking research that happens right here at the zoo. 

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Meerkat Talk - 11:40 - Meerkat Habitat (at entrance to Heart of Africa)

Join us to find out about the fascinating world of meerkats! These social creatures are full of surprises.

 

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Sloth chat - 2:10 - The Jaguar house

Join our zoo rangers to learn all about sloths and their topsy-turvy lives in the forest.

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Komodo dragon talk - 2:40 - Dragons in Danger

Join our zoo rangers as you venture into the islands of Komodo to find the world's largest lizard, the Komodo dragon. Find out about the hidden and not so hidden arsenal they use to hunt their prey

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Penguin talk - 3:10pm - Penguin habitat

Find out how these flightless birds are so well adapted to living in the seas off the coast of Chile and Peru.

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 at 12pm outside Jaguar Coffee House for the tour. This is next to number 23 in the green zone of our Chester Zoo map.

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Face To Face With Frankie The Sunda Gharial Crocodile 11 Scaled
Book your visit to Chester Zoo

Get your tickets now and save 20% by booking online! Our daily animal talks are included in the cost of entry.