Chessington Zoo
Overview
Meet over 1,000 animals at Chessington Zoo from the exotic and endangered to the just plain cute. There’s just so much to explore - meet mischievous meerkats, come nose to nose with sharks and rays in the spectacular SEA LIFE centre or roar with the lions in the Trail of the Kings.
New for 2010 - Lorikeet Lagoon
Go truly wild on an expedition through the Lorikeet Lagoon, part of our amazing new land, Wild Asia... a beautiful way to meet these exotic and colourful birds.
In our zoo you will find the following areas…
Trail of the Kings
Journey through the jungle and get a close-up look into the world of the fascinating Western Lowland Gorillas, Asiatic Lions, Persian Leopards, Sumatran Tigers, Binturongs and Fossas.
SEA LIFE Centre
The 250,000-litre aquarium houses over 20 marine displays, allowing you to come nose to nose with a wide range of sea creatures ranging from tiny shrimps and colourful clownfish, to majestic sharks and magnificent stingrays.
Children's Zoo
The Children's Zoo is the perfect opportunity for animal lovers to interact with a range of farmyard friends, including pygmy goats, chickens, KuneKune pigs and rabbits.
Creature Features
Meet the world’s largest rodent, the capybara, pop in and visit the meerkats or find out what skunks really smell like!
Creepy Caves
Explore a world of reptiles, snakes and creepy crawlies, including pythons, tarantulas, and other fascinating lizards, frogs and caterpillars!
Monkey & Bird Garden
Home to more than twenty different species of monkeys and birds, this garden walkthrough is not to be missed! There are interactive play 'n' learn elements, an incredible Squirrel Monkey walkthrough and fascinating facts for the whole family!
Penguin Cove & Otters
Waddle down to Penguin Cove where you can see the Humboldt Penguins splashing around or stop by and say hello to the mischievous otters nearby.
Sealion Bay
Splash down to Sealion Bay for the chance to see Harley and Boston play in the water!
Shopping
SEALIFE Shop
Once you have explored Chessington’s amazing SEALIFE centre be sure to visit the SEALIFE shop for some more underwater fun!
Water toys, fact-filled books, pirate props and mermaid gifts are just some of the souvenirs guaranteed to make a splash!
Zoo Shop
Find a new furry friend and bring them to life by creating your own cuddly toy within the wild and wonderful Zoo Shop.
Chessington Zoo is home to a host of amazing animals and within this jungle hideaway you can meet and take home your own cuddly version!
Facilities
Education Centre
There's a world of different educational adventures waiting to be explored.
Reviews
Here are the latest reviews for Chessington Zoo.
You can see all the reviews that have been written for this in our Online Reviews Database, or maybe you could write a review of your own!
Sealions
boris
i love you boris always in my heart never forgoten love you dearly xxxxxx
sam neele, 28 September 2009
Sumatran Tigers
Tigers
Oh my gosh the Tigers are sooooooo CUTE!
Naffy, 18 August 2009
SEA LIFE Centre
Very Impressed
I have been to other Sealife Centres and this has to be the best one without a doubt, was really impressed with the upkeep and my little boy loved it.!
elishaaR, 5 August 2009
Chessington - THE BEST DAY!
Ive just come back from a day at Chessington and I thought it was an amazing day! The animals were magnificant it was out of this world how close I got to the tigers and leopards. I would recommend Chessington World of Adventures to anyone who loves animals and rides it was the best day out I've ever had!
Kayleigh, 28 July 2009
SEA LIFE Centre
WOW
Wow! It felt like I was actually swimming with the sharks in the tunnel!
Daniel, 22 July 2009
