Animal talks
Find out when and where you can hear from our expert Zoo Rangers, as they share fascinating facts about the animals we care for here at the zoo. Our animal talk schedule changes regularly, so be sure to check this page before your visit so you can plan the talks you want to see. Don't miss a thing and download our app.
Daily schedule - Monday - Sunday
Please note: Talks from 5:10pm onwards do not apply on 3 and 10 August.
Explore the lives of our magnificent elephants at Chester Zoo. Discover how these intelligent, social animals communicate, care for one another.
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 our Zoo Rangers to find out more.
Why are Malayan Tapirs black and white? And what makes their noses so interesting? Join our zoo rangers to find out more, and to see if they really are the most impressive animals in South-East Asia.
Spiders, snakes, and wasps. Some of the most misunderstood species in the animal kingdom. Join our zoo rangers to find out more about these fascinating animals and why they don’t deserve their bad reputation.
Some penguins build nests out of poo, and some balance eggs on their feet. Join our Zoo Rangers to better understand the world of penguins.
Ferocious predators or misunderstood fish? Join us to find out where piranhas get their frightening reputation from and why they are a lot less scary than you might think.
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.
