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Parks & outdoors
Home Educators Day at Chester Zoo (£2 workshops for ages 5-14, keeper meet-ups)
- Thu 5 Nov 2026Thu from 10.30am (workshops 10.30am, 11.45am, 1.30pm; lion and chimp meet-ups)Add to calendar
- Chester Zoo, Upton, ChesterAbout 55 min drive from TimperleyDirections
- £25+Zoo entry plus £2 per child per workshop; for home-educated children (proof may be asked)
- Better for older childrenIndoors and out
- On saleAdd workshops when booking zoo ticketsBooking page
SEN-friendly
At Chester Zoo: Free or discounted carer ticket · Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme · Quiet space to take a break · Ear defenders or sensory bags to borrow · Visual story to read before you go · Changing Places toilet. More about access here
Sessions can change or sell out, so check with the venue before you book. More SEN-friendly days out
Home Educators Day at Chester Zoo is on on Thursday 5 November. It's about 55 minutes' drive from Timperley. Prices: Zoo entry plus £2 per child per workshop; for home-educated children (proof may be asked). You need to book ahead. It suits older children best, with some of it indoors.
Last checked Thu 22 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: chesterzoo.org. Report a problem
