Chester Zoo is a zoo in Upton-by-Chester, Cheshire, England. Chester Zoo was opened in 1931 by George Mottershead and his family. The zoo is one of the UK's largest zoos at 51 hectares and the zoo has a total land holding of approximately 160 hectares.
Location: Upton-by-Chester, Cheshire, England
Date opened: 1931
Land area: 51 hectares (130 acres)
No. of animals: 35,000+
No. of species: 500+
Annual visitors: 1,971,178
Major exhibits: Monsoon Forest, Islands, Mkomazi National Park Painted Dogs Conserve, Elephants of the Asian Forest, Realm of the Red Ape, Tsavo Black Rhino Experience, Spirit of the Jaguar