Chester Zoo

 

Members make a big difference

Take out a membership, and you’ll be making a valuable contribution to the important work Chester Zoo does.  Its charity fund, Act for Wildlife, is a community of experts and enthusiasts, all taking action to protect the natural world. So part of your contribution as a member goes towards the zoo’s mission to prevent extinction.   The zoo is fighting to protect species both at the zoo and in the field.  Donors and members enable this to happen.  The zoo needs all our support. 

There are over 31,000 animals at Chester Zoo, and 128 acres of zoological gardens to explore.  There's a huge team of people involved - conservationists, scientists, educators, vet experts, animal behaviourists and wildlife managers and more, all fighting against wildlife extinction.   Chester works in partnership with 62 organisations in over 20 countries worldwide!   Find out how it's doing this here.  And "meet" the animals here   See all the news here 

Events at Chester Zoo

Run for Nature is back on the 29th March 2026 to raise funds to save UK wildlife and prevent extinction.  You can run the 5k, 10k or kids' one mile event!  Enter here.

Get back to nature is on - time out with nature is good for you, and you can take time out in it at Chester Zoo from now until the end of March 2026!   Find out more about Get Back to Nature here.

See all the events taking place here - there is something for everyone! 

Chester Zoo has got some very exciting news! 

An 'extinct' snail has been officially saved - and Chester Zoo conservationists have been involved in that save!  Head off to find out more here.

Senior jaguars Remi and Bonita have arrived at Chester, as part of a wider conservation to protect these very special cats!  Pounce on more information here.

Chester Zoo has become the first UK zoo to gain international botanic garden status - and only the second zoo in Europe to receive global recognition for their work with plant conservation!  Well done, Chester Zoo!  Find out all about it here.

Give a membership to Chester Zoo!

Member benefits...(and we quote)

• Unlimited free entry for 12 months with your zoo pass
• 50% off tickets so that you can treat friends and family on special Members Days throughout the eyar
• Free entry to selected UK zoos
• 10% off in shops and cafes
• Be the first to know - keep up to date iwth "Our Zoo", an exclusive digital member magazine packed with behind-the-scenes stories and videos
• Special events:  Early-bird access to new animal habitats and seasonal events at the zoo
• Zoo discounts - Discounts on incredible animal experiences, tree top adventure, plus VR, bug and truck adventures
• Payment options available.  Membership pays for itself in just three visits!  Payment options are available.

Give a wildlife lover a gift from Chester Zoo: Adopt an animal Buy a gift from the gift shop  - did you know that there's a Chester Zoo Monopoly?  Or what about a Chester Zoo calendar for 2026? Give them a gift membership  Donate to help Chester continue its incredible work Treat them to a stay at the zoo!   They have a new luxury safari style resort you can stay in -  there are 51 lodges, and some of these overlook a private savannah where giraffes, zebras and blesbok antelope roam, whilst others are beside a peaceful lake.