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Chester Zoo
Upton, Chester
Type of place: Zoo

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All distances are as the crow flies, distances by road may be different
Reviews and details of facilities:

It's a fantastic day out for everyone of every age, and whatever the weather! There's plenty to see, several good cafes, a pub and a tearoom. There are plenty of toilet blocks around the zoo with basic but clean baby changing facilities. It's best on a dry day as there's a lot outside but there is quite a bit indoors too and they have made a 'wet weather trail' which is good if it's raining.
The staff certainly all seem very friendly, and there are areas within the baby changing areas to breast feed (but I found there were plenty of outdoor areas where it was also possible to discretely breast feed).
For older children they have a new ark play area - my little girl's still a bit young but it certainly seemed to be very popular!

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: Kristina Stacey

Date: 23rd May 2008 - 21:34

its a really good day out its enjoyable day out for all friends and family its a mint day i love it many things there are for adults and children but all i can say is go and see for yourself and make your coment.

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: zara weston

Date: 28th June 2007 - 12:43

that its a bit boaring and that needs more things that the adults can do because most things that are there are for childeren and childeren only.

Rating: StarStar

Review by: zara weston

Date: 28th June 2007 - 12:40

MINT MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rating: StarStarStarStarStar

Review by: Ani

Date: 15th August 2006 - 15:50

AN EXCELLENT DAY OUT FOR ANY AGE, ALTHOUGH THE TOILETS AND BABY CHANGING ROOMS ARE NOT AS CLEAN AS THEY COULD BE.

Rating: StarStarStarStar

Review by: HELEN

Date: 2nd July 2005 - 23:06

One of the best UK zoos, definitely a must to visit. Has a vast range of wildlife too many to mention also lovely gardens which are immaculately presented, friendly/helpful staff. Kids (and no doubt the adults) will love also the monorail and/or canal boat ride, face painting, brass rubbings, Roman corner. Hotel/restaurant, cafeterias/gift shops, ice cream kiosks available although if it's dry take a picnic, returning to the car park to eat/rest is no problem. Flat shoes recommended. Baby changing facilities at various points onsite are clean and functional. Admission for children under 3 is free. Adults approx £13 (includes a £1 donation towards the upkeep of the elephants).

Rating: StarStarStarStar

Review by: T Pott

Date: 9th September 2004 - 11:57

http://www.chesterzoo.org

One of England’s best zoos, animals live in spacious outdoor enclosures. There is a glass sided penguin pool, the ‘Twilight Zone’ bat cave, a tropical house, and an endangered species island.

We enjoyed going on the monorail and going a waterbus ride. There is also Children’s petting zoo. Great day out for all the family

Opening times: summer 10.00- 17.30 daily; winter 10.00-15.30. Admission: £10 child £8 family £36.

Rating: StarStarStarStar

Review by: Elaine Davies

Date: 2nd August 2004 - 10:57

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