Chessington Family Theme Park, Zoo & SEA LIFE Centre in Surrey

OVER 40 RIDES & ATTRACTIONS

Loads of family fun rides, attractions and animals for everyone to enjoy!

Just 30 minutes from London, our family theme park in Surrey promises Britain’s Wildest Adventure! Chessington World of Adventures Resort is the ultimate destination for a Zoo day out, catering to adventurers of all ages.

Little ones will love the gentle rides and magical attractions with Jungle Rangers and the Gruffalo River Ride Adventure. For older children and thrill-seeking teens, our jaw-dropping rollercoasters, like Mandrill Mayhem, Vampire and Dragon’s Fury, deliver endless excitement.

And grown-ups? There’s plenty of fun for you too, whether it’s enjoying thrills with the family or marvelling at the animals in our Zoo. With over 40 rides, attractions, plus over 1000 animals, Chessington is one of the most exciting UK Theme Parks to make ever-lasting memories.

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No wild adventure is complete without exploring Chessington Zoo – the ultimate children's zoo in Surrey! With over 1,000 animals to discover, there’s something to delight every animal lover. Get up close to majestic Amur tigers prowling through their Land of the Tiger habitat, and gaze in awe at towering Rothschild’s giraffes.

Explorers can climb aboard our thrilling safari zoo experience ZUFARI and embark on a journey through the Wanyama Reserve to spot zebras, sitatungas, and ostriches in their natural surroundings. Keep your eyes peeled for playful meerkats along the way!

For even more excitement, don’t miss our interactive animal encounters, where children can meet some of their favourite furry, scaly, or feathery friends. From feeding the friendly goats or learning fun animal facts during our daily talks, Chessington Zoo has it all.

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The adventure doesn’t stop there – dive into an underwater world at our SEA LIFE Centre in Surrey! Explore our enchanting aquarium in Surrey, where you’ll encounter mesmerising sharks, graceful rays, and vibrant tropical fish swimming through stunning underwater habitats.

Whether you’re discovering incredible sea creatures or meeting land animals, Chessington Zoo and SEA LIFE Centre offer unforgettable adventures for the whole family.

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Get closer than ever to your favourite animals at Chessington’s Zoo with our VIP Animal Experiences! These unique, interactive adventures give you the chance to step behind the scenes and meet amazing creatures up close at our Children’s Zoo and beyond.

From feeding majestic giraffes to encountering playful meerkats or even walking alongside mighty big cats, our VIP experiences offer unforgettable moments for animal lovers of all ages. For an extraordinary zoo day out near Surrey, make your visit truly wild and create memories to last a lifetime!

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Chessington SEA LIFE is a 250,000-litre aquarium with over 20 marine life displays.

Chessington Zoo is located within the Chessington World of Adventures Theme Park. Download the park map in advance!

Chessington World of Adventures Resort is open year-round, offering ROARSOME family fun from January to December. Our main season runs from March to October, giving plenty of opportunity for unforgettable days out and family getaways