National Conservation Zoo

Opening times today: 10am - 6pm (Last entry at 5pm)

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  • Saturday 24 October - Sunday 20 December

    2 dates available: Saturday 24 October & Sunday 20 December
  • 1:30pm - 3:30pm

    Your ticket includes access to Chester Zoo from 10am.

  • £55

    10% discount available for Chester Zoo members. Member-exclusive code sent via email.

  • For adults 18+

Get creative this autumn and festive season

Grab a drink, pick up a paintbrush, and let your creativity flow at our seasonal Sip & Paint experience.

Enjoy access to the zoo from 10am before making your way to The Square at 1pm, where you'll be welcomed with a chilled glass of fizz and a selection of nibbles. As you settle in, you will also hear from one of our Zoo Rangers, who will share fascinating insights into some of our incredible animals.

Then led by a professional artist, you'll be guided step-by-step as you paint your masterpiece. Total beginner? No problem. This is a judgement-free space where freestyling is welcomed and creativity runs wild.

Saturday 24 October - Autumn Sip and Paint

Celebrate the colours of the season as you paint a charming sloth, inspired by autumn's cosy atmosphere and golden hues.

Sunday 20 December – Christmas Sip and Paint

Get into the festive spirit by painting a playful penguin, capturing the magic of winter and the holiday season.

Expect a welcoming atmosphere, plenty of laughs, and a memorable experience you'll want to share. Perfect for celebrations, team outings, date days, or simply trying something different.

 

Event Schedule

  • Zoo access from 10am
  • 1pm: Arrival drink and nibbles
  • 1:30pm: Painting session being (including a short Zoo Ranger talk)
  • 3:30pm: Event finishes
  • 4pm: Departure

Take a look at what you'll be painting in October

Guided by a professional artist, you'll create your own autumn-inspired sloth painting to proudly display at home.

Sip And Paint Sloth

And in December...

Create a whimsical winter penguin painting, perfect for embracing the magic of the colder months.

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