María Uaitár
Best tourist attraction
On the outskirts of Chester, northwest England, Chester Zoo was declared in 2007 the best tourist attraction with more than a million visitors annually. It has over 422 species of animals and in total almost 5,000 animals. Distributed over 1.6 km2, the zoo is traversed on foot on well marked trails but there's also a mono-rail and water bus, although these don't work year-round and don't cover the entire facility. The zoo also has aquarium, with nearly 4,000 fish of 80 different species, children's play areas, fantasy makeup workshop, kiosks, gardens, etc. Inside the zoo there are several restaurants and ice cream parlors.
You can bring food from outside and there are several picnic areas that are very nicely fitted with tables and wooden chairs. Unlike other zoos and theme parks, the food here is more affordable than outside, there are different fast food menus for less than 6 pounds. If you plan to go by train from a nearby city, you can buy a combined ticket and the train is practically given away (plus you can avoid long lines in summer). Prices vary by season but are about £ 13.00 for adults and £ 9.00 children. However, I recommend you check the price on the website, as there are special family tickets for £ 45.00, plus free admission days and other discounts.
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