Chessington World of Adventures Resort is a 128 acres theme park, zoo and hotel complex in Chessington, Greater London, England, around 12 miles southwest of Central London. The complex originally opened as Chessington Zoo in 1931; the theme park aspect was developed by The Tussauds Group, debuting on 7 July 1987 as one of the first combine…
Chessington World of Adventures Resort is a 128 acres theme park, zoo and hotel complex in Chessington, Greater London, England, around 12 miles southwest of Central London. The complex originally opened as Chessington Zoo in 1931; the theme park aspect was developed by The Tussauds Group, debuting on 7 July 1987 as one of the first combined animal-amusement parks in the UK. The theme park, which features over 40 rides, is now owned by Merlin Entertainments, following its merger with The Tussauds Group in 2007. Under Merlin, Chessington has been increasingly developed into a resort and tourist destination, including two on-site hotels, swimming pools, a campground, spa and fitness facilities.
Location: Leatherhead Road, Chessington KT9 2NE, Greater London, England
Opened: 1931 (Zoo) · 7 July 1987 (Theme park)
Owner: Merlin Entertainments
Status: Operating
General manager: Howard Ebison
Slogan: We've got it!
Operating season: Theme Park: · March–November · Zoo: · Year-round · Safari Hotel · Year-round · Aztec Hotel · Year-round · Explorer Glamping · April – October · Sealife Centre · Year-round · Go Ape · Year-round
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