Chester Zoo rated UK’s best as number of ‘excellent’ reviews top 11,000

Chester Zoo is the best rated zoo in the UK, according to Tripadvisor. The popular city attraction, which is home to 37,000 animals from more than 500 species, tops the list of the country’s best zoos and aquariums after earning consistently good reviews from its visitors.

Drawing more than 11,000 ‘excellent’ ratings, the conservation-focussed zoo has also been revealed as the eighth best zoo or aquarium to visit in Europe. The new rankings are based on millions of online reviews and opinions posted on the influential travel site.

Jamie Christon, Chester Zoo’s CEO, said: “We’re over the moon to be named the best zoo in the UK. It’s an incredible achievement and especially pleasing given it’s based on thousands upon thousands of genuine reviews and opinions. It’s a real seal of approval from our visitors and testament to every single one of our dedicated, hardworking, and talented staff that make our conservation zoo the wonderful place it is.

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