The entrance fee to Chester Zoo varies depending on age and booking method (online or at the gate), as well as whether you include a 10% charitable donation in your ticket[1]. Here are the main ticket prices by category for standard admission in September 2025:
- Adult (16+): £36.50 online with donation, £33.17 online without donation, £42.50 at gate with donation, £38.63 at gate without donation[1].
- Child (3-15): £27.00 online with donation, £24.54 online without donation, £30.00 at gate with donation, £27.27 at gate without donation[1].
- Student: £35.00 online with donation, £31.81 online without donation, £39.00 at gate with donation, £35.45 at gate without donation[1].
- Toddler (1-2): £2.50 online or gate with donation, £2.27 online or gate without donation[1].
- Baby (under 1): Free[1].
- Carer: Free with supporting documentation[1].
Children under the age of three can enter for free and do not need a pre-booked ticket[4]. Carers accompanying a disabled guest are always admitted free of charge[1].
Booking online typically saves you up to 20% compared to gate prices[6] and avoids possible commission fees from third-party resellers[3].
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