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Chester Zoo — Save up to £41 on Family Tickets
Chester Zoo
Book a Chester Zoo family ticket online and save up to £41 compared with individual gate prices, with free parking included. Membership from around £69 per child pays for itself in two visits.
Save up to £41 with a family ticket
Book online before 9:30am on the day for the best price
Book Chester Zoo tickets online to save up to 20% versus gate price. Family tickets (groups of 4–5) save up to £41. Annual membership from £69/child or £135 for 1 adult + 1 child. Members get 50% off for up to 4 guests on Members Days, 10% off shops/cafés, and one free entry to reciprocal UK zoos. Under-12-months free. 10% NHS discount at gate with ID.
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NHS discount at gate with ID
Chester Zoo Family Tickets — Save up to £41; Membership from £69/Child
How To Claim
Buy dated-entry tickets online for the lowest price, and before 9:30am on the day of your visit. Family tickets cover a group of 4 or 5 of any age. Busy days sell out. Special events like Afterglow must be pre-booked by everyone, including members.
Visit official booking page ↗Important Restrictions
- Dated entry tickets, book your specific date
- Family ticket saving is online only
- Online tickets must be bought before 9:30am on the day
- Special events require separate pre-booking
FamilySave Verdict
A world-class day out, cheapest booked ahead
One of the world's best zoos and easily a full day, with the huge new Heart of Africa savannah and free parking. Booking a family ticket online saves up to £41 over gate prices, and if you will visit twice in a year, membership pays for itself. Book your date early as busy days sell out.
Best for
- Families of all ages
- North West and North Wales families
- All-day explorers
- Repeat visitors (membership)
Watch out for
- Dated entry, popular days sell out
- Family saving is online only, before 9:30am
- Big site, wear comfortable shoes
- Animal experiences cost extra
What's Included
- ✓ Over 27,000 animals from 500+ species
- ✓ Heart of Africa, the UK's largest zoo habitat
- ✓ 10+ indoor habitats including a tropical biodome
- ✓ Five adventure playgrounds
- ✓ Lazy River boat around Islands
- ✓ Free parking
- ✓ Daily keeper talks
- ✕ Food and drink
- ✕ Animal experiences
- ✕ Face painting and gift shop
Planning Your Visit
Check opening hours ↗Things To Check Before Booking
- ☐ Value dates (midweek, off-peak) are cheapest
- ☐ Carer goes free with a full-price ticket, collect at Ticket Sales
- ☐ Free Chester Zoo app has live talk times and maps
- ☐ Allow a full day, 5-7 hours, for the 128-acre site
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I save with a family ticket?
Up to £41 versus individual gate prices, when booked online for a group of 4 or 5.
Is parking free?
Yes, free on-site parking with EV charging (charging costs apply). Sat nav CH2 1LH.
Do carers pay?
No, one carer is free with each full-price adult or child ticket booked online.
Do I need to pre-book?
Yes, Chester Zoo uses dated entry and busy days sell out. Online is also £2-4 cheaper per ticket than the gate.
