Chester Zoo, located in Caughall Road, Chester, CH2 1LH, offers a unique and magical experience during November, especially with the Lanterns and Light event. This annual spectacle, taking place from 15 November 2024 to 1 January 2025, is a must-visit for zoo touring enthusiasts.
The Lanterns and Light Event
The Lanterns and Light event is a festive wonderland that is bigger, better, and brighter than ever before. The reimagined winter trail is even longer, filled with brand new animal puppets, and for the first time ever, the trail will be open on New Year’s Day.
Event Details
- Dates: 15 November 2024 to 1 January 2025, 4.15 pm to 8 pm
- Prices: Adults – £18, Children (12 months and under) – FREE, Carers – FREE (with proof of entitlement)
- Timed tickets: Every 15 minutes from 4.15 pm to 8 pm, with the last entry at 8.15 pm and the zoo closing at 9.15 pm
- Parking: Ample free parking at the main entrance
- Social media: Share your experience using #TheLanternsatCZ
Quiet Hours
Chester Zoo understands the importance of providing a comfortable environment for all visitors. Quiet Hours will be available on certain days, with reduced capacity and time slots at 4 pm, to cater to guests who need a quieter environment to enjoy the event.
The Lanterns Experience
The Lanterns experience is a 60-minute journey through the zoo, where visitors can explore new captivating light installations, be transported into enchanting lands filled with colour and festivity, and encounter orangutans, lions, dolphins, and woolly mammoths.
Other Attractions at Chester Zoo in November
Apart from the Lanterns and Light event, Chester Zoo offers a variety of indoor animal habitats and experiences for visitors to enjoy during their visit in November.
The Elephant House
The Elephant House is home to Asian elephants, hornbills, Swinhoe’s squirrels, and an Asian aquarium.
Islands and Monsoon Forest
Explore the dense jungles of Monsoon Forest and see Sumatran orangutans.
Butterfly Journey
A walkthrough experience with free-flying butterflies.
Tropical Realm
A tropical adventure with colourful reptiles, amphibians, and free-flying birds.
Latin America Adventure
An exclusive tour to meet endangered species and observe jaguars, two-toed sloths, and Amazonian underwater habitats.
Realm of the Red Ape
Observe Bornean orangutans and gibbons in their tropical habitat.
The Oakfield
A traditional pub located in the heart of Chester Zoo, offering lunch, festive drinks, and a 10% discount for members.
Additional Indoor Spaces
- Fruit Bat Forest: An immersive experience where visitors can plunge into darkness and feel bats whoosh past them.
- Dragons in Danger: A space featuring the Komodo dragon, one of the world’s fiercest hunters.
- The Aquarium: An underwater habitat showcasing a variety of fish, including seahorses, brittle starfish, Omani blind fish, pipefish, anemone, and clownfish.
Membership
Enjoy unlimited visits to Chester Zoo with a membership, which offers free entry for a year, discounts on experiences, and other exclusive perks.
References:
– https://chester.com/listing/lanterns-and-light-at-chester-zoo/
– https://www.chesterzoo.org/lanterns-and-light/
– https://www.chesterzoo.org/plan-your-visit/top-5-things-to-do-at-chester-zoo-this-winter/