Published by Neil Thompson, 4th September 2025
- The Reserve at Chester Zoo reveals new corporate offering, with packages available to book from October 2025.
In a bold step to reimagine corporate retreats with purpose, The Reserve at Chester Zoo announces the launch of its corporate packages.
From stays to strategy days, conferences and business events, The Reserve’s safari-style lodge accommodation and luxury facilities offer the perfect immersive environment for teams to spark fresh thinking, forge meaningful connections and enjoy a welcome change of pace.
Set against the tranquil backdrop of a shimmering lake teeming with native wildlife, The Reserve offers a distinctive alternative to the typical meeting or away-day venue.
Designed for organisations seeking meaningful experiences and conscious choices, The Reserve’s new corporate offer provides bespoke, flexible packages, including C-suite away days, larger-scale strategy sessions, and conferences.
Surrounded by Chester Zoo’s very own African savannah-inspired landscape, teams can enjoy exclusive access to versatile indoor and outdoor meeting spaces, exceptional dining at the Amboseli Restaurant, and moments to unwind beside a fire pit as giraffes roam nearby.
Every detail of the experience is designed with purpose:
- Sustainably built, sustainably run: The Reserve is a solar-powered, all-electric site with its safari-style lodges built using natural and sustainable materials, so you can align your team getaway with your organisation’s sustainability commitments.
- Custom-curated experiences: From wellbeing moments and conservation masterclasses to behind-the-scenes wildlife encounters and bespoke dining experiences, every itinerary can be shaped to your company’s goals.
- Positive impact: Every stay directly funds Chester Zoo’s global conservation efforts, supporting endangered species including black rhinos, northern giraffes and pangolins.
Whether you’re aiming to reward high performers, reconnect after hybrid working, or set a bold strategy for the year ahead, The Reserve at Chester Zoo offers a space for meaningful connection between teams and with nature, through a shared mission to protect the planet.
“We know companies are looking for more than just another corporate retreat – they’re seeking experiences that align with their values, inspire their teams, and drive meaningful impact. The Reserve at Chester Zoo delivers curated luxury in a natural setting, where business strategy, sustainability, and authentic connection come together. Every meeting, event or stay held at The Reserve supports Chester Zoo’s vital conservation work. By choosing The Reserve at Chester Zoo, you’re helping us create a future where nature can survive and thrive."
Adriaan Erasmus, General Manager, The Reserve
Opening in August 2025, The Reserve is Chester Zoo’s brand-new safari-style lodge accommodation, shaped by nature and powered by purpose. Each lakeside lodge overlooks a tranquil lake, alive with native wildlife, offering a peaceful and inspiring base for corporate events and stays.
Classic Day Delegate Package – From £365 per guest (based on 30 delegates, minimum group size of 10 delegates). Includes:
- Overnight lodge stay with breakfast included
- Welcome drink on arrival
- 3 course dining experience in The Reserve’s Amboseli Restaurant
- Complimentary parking and zoo access
- Room hire
- Refreshments
- Finger buffet lunch
- AV equipment and flipcharts.
Private dining in The Oakfield, Chester Zoo’s Grade II listed gastropub, is also available at £70 per person for a three-course menu (minimum group size of 30).
The Reserve is open for corporate bookings from October 2025. To find out more or to book a corporate experience, contact:events@chesterzoo.org
