Chester Zoo releases new images of its luxury overnight lodges

Artist's impressions showing how Chester Zoo's new overnight safari-style lodge accommodation will look when it opens in August, have been revealed.

The stunning images provide a latest glimpse of the highly anticipated 51-lodge wildlife experience, called The Reserve at Chester Zoo.

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Bookings go on general sale at 9am on Wednesday 29 January with a range of packages available, including exclusive behind-the-scenes and animal experiences, the chance to interact with conservation experts and special out-of-hours access to the zoo.

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Guests can choose from a variety of different lodges, available for up to nine people. A number will be located at the side of a lake while others will offer views of a private savannah-style habitat, home to Northern giraffes.

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Those behind the “very special” project say a stay at The Reserve will help to fund Chester Zoo’s global conservation projects.

Scheduled to officially open in August 2025, the lodges have been crafted using natural and sustainable materials, with the décor being inspired by landscapes in Africa where the zoo is working to help highly endangered species to thrive in the wild.

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The new artist’s impressions also show the luxury resort will feature a welcome building and its very own restaurant, The Amboseli Restaurant – named in a nod to the region in Kenya where the zoo and its partners work to protect lion populations. Guests will also be able to enjoy freshly prepared food and drinks on a lakeside terrace, Tsavo Lounge.

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The grand opening of The Reserve at Chester Zoo is planned for August 2025. To find out more or to book your stay, visit: www.chesterzoo.org/accommodation