Animal Attractions
in Chester
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Take your pick from our choice of all the top animal attractions in Chester below or discover your absolute favourites by clicking ‘Find My Perfect Animal Attraction’ to filter by your additional personal preferences.Â
When it comes to things to do, Chester Zoo of course brings an enormous volume of animal lovers to the area as it is continually voted as the top attraction outside London and named in the top 10 best zoos in the whole world but they are by no means the only top animal and nature attraction in the area for great days out!
Chester also has the incredible Blue Planet Aquarium on its doorstep and many other smaller more intimate animal attractions such petting zoos, animal sanctuaries, pony parties, bird of prey experiences, llama and alpaca experiences and horse riding and trekking that delight their visitors daily.
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Best animal attractions in Chester
Chester Zoo and petting zoos in Chester
Of course Chester is so well known for Chester Zoo being such a huge tourist attraction for animal lovers all over the world and it also has some smaller real gems of petting zoos in the area where you get get even more intimate with the animals
Blue Planet Aquarium and swimming with sharks near Chester
For the aquatic lovers Chester is ideally situated to enjoy the magnificent Blue Planet Aquarium where you can even go diving with sharks!
Horse attractions and equestrian centres in and near Chester
From Shire horses and ponies to race horses Chester and the surrounding area has some beautiful equestrian hubs to admire these stunning animals
Horse riding in and nearby Chester
The Cheshire countryside around Chester provides the most wonderful setting for horse riding whether you are a total beginner or a pro
Animal sanctuary in Chester
There are some truly beautiful animal sanctuaries in and nearby Chester doing the most fantastic job sving and taking care of their beloved animals and allowing the public to enjoy meeting them
Adopt and animal in Chester
Chester is well known for it’s zoo’s, aquariums and animal sanctuaries and therefore provides tonnes of opportunity to adopt your favourite animals whatever they may be and be areal part of helping them to have a better life
Alpacas and Llamas in and nearby Chester
Go for a walk or a trek with a friendly bunch of Alpacas near Chester or you may wish to hang out with a gang of lovely llamas near ChesterÂ
Animal experiences
There are so many extraordinary ways to spend time and learn about the magical animal kingdom in and around Chester with the amazing array of animal experience days on offer
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