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Chester Zoo 2009 Opening Times

The zoo is open all year from 10.00am all year except Christmas Day and Boxing Day


31st March-15th April 16th April-28th Oct.(School term weekdays) 16th April-28th Oct.(Weekends, bank holidays & school holidays*) 29th Oct.-23rd Dec. Christmas Eve 27th Dec.-31st Dec.
10am-6pm 10am-5pm 10am-6pm 10am-4pm 10am-3pm 10am-4pm
* 26th May - 3rd June, 21st July - 2nd September and 20th October - 28th October 2009

Please note:

Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

In adverse weather conditions, the zoo may close earlier than the stated time.

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