Home Things To Do Search Chester Zoo Explore things to do Category Select from these options Food and Drink Just for Two Family Friendly Historic Britain Great Outdoors Enter Your Destination From Date To Things To Do Suggested Getaways near Chester Zoo More Suggested Getaways Home Things To Do Chester Zoo Chester Zoo Chester Just for Two, Family Friendly, Great Outdoors Chester Zoo is a zoological garden at Upton-by-Chester, in Cheshire, England. It was opened in 1931 by George Mottershead and his family, who used as a basis some animals reported to have come from an earlier zoo in Shavington. Explore all Attractions & Events Contact Info Chester Zoo Upton-By-Chester Chester CH2 1LH 01244 380280 Visit website Other Things to Do in the North West Region British Musical Fireworks ChampionshipsSnowdrop WalkLakemore Farm ParkUllswater 'Steamers'Newlands Adventure CentreWorld MuseumDove Cottage and The Wordsworth MuseumThe Ice Cream FarmAlbert DockLowther Castle & GardensKeswick Brewing CompanyMarine Lake