Chessington World of Adventures and Zoo

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Chessington World of Adventures

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Wed Jun 20 2012

Chessington Zoo was opened in 1931, when animal enthusiast Reginald Goddard finally found a suitable arena to show off his exotic animal collection at this Surrey outpost. It wasn’t until 1987, long after Goddard’s death, that the adventure park opened.

The zoo is still deservedly popular and has ten Western Lowland gorillas, two Sumatran tigers, two Asiatic lions and a family of Persian leopards, as well as smaller animals. In the Wanyama Reserve, there are zebra, antelopes and oryxes. Chessington has taken a leaf out of London Zoo’s book and introduced child-friendly animal antics presentations (2pm & 4pm).

At the Sea Life aquarium eight sharks thrill visitors inside the walk-through ocean tank. An Amazonian display includes those most fearsome of fishes… Piranhas. Wild Asia invites visitors to navigate fallen temples and sacred animals to find the Jungle Bus and the Tuk Tuk Turmoil Dodgems.

At Chessington World of Adventures, many rides are geared towards families with young children, unlike the more extreme offerings at nearby stablemate Thorpe Park. There’s a large soft play area for younger tots, plus an extreme games area and more challenging white-knuckle rides for older kids, including the Vampire rollercoaster, Rameses Revenge water plunge and Kobra, a ride that spins explorers through the air on a 90m track at a dizzying 43mph. Guides dressed up as fun characters help families on their way round.

For families who just can’t drag themselves away, Chessington now has its own hotel, Chessington Resort, with an indoor pool and spa and safari-themed rooms. The zoo only is open at weekends until mid-March. The full 2013 season starts on March 20.

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Address:
Chessington World of Adventures and Zoo Leatherhead Road
Chessington
KT9 2NE

Phone:
0871 663 4477
Website:
www.chessington.com
Opening hours:
Times vary, check website for details
Transport:
Rail: Chessington South rail, then bus 71 or 10-min walk
Price:
£43.20 age 12+, £31.20 under-12 and taller than 0.9m, under 0.9m free. Online discounts for advance bookings
Map
1. Chessington World of Adventures and Zoo
  - Leatherhead Road
    Chessington
    KT9 2NE
  - 0871 663 4477
  - www.chessington.com
  - 51.348603,-0.314759

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Attractions and museums. Children. Things to do. Kids' activities
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Only the zoo part is open this time of year so it is slightly misleading to have this for this weekend....

Amy Thu Jan 17
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