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Danni King

Chester Zoo named one of the 50 best family destinations in Europe

Chester Zoo has been named as one of the best family destinations in Europe.

A recent study ranked more than 250 destinations in Europe, and the zoo made it into the top 50.

The 'travel bucket list' is the first to be created solely aimed at children and families.

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The ranking, compiled by FatherMag.com includes a variety of attractions aimed at families, such as theme parks, amusement parks, zoos, beaches, and national parks.

Each destination is given an overall score, based on its average Google rating and number of reviews on the search engine. Places which have a high rating on the site are given more weight in the ranking.

Chester Zoo came in 33rd place, making it into the top 50 attractions in Europe.

The zoo is one of the most visited wildlife attractions in the UK, and with over 35,000 animals is one of the country's largest zoos.

The zoo attracts visitors from across the country, and hosts a variety of events throughout the year including its popular Christmas lanterns.

It had an average rating of 4.9 out of 5, with nearly 40,000 reviews recorded online.

Other UK attractions named in the Top 50 included Lake District National Park, Brighton Palace Pier, and Alton Towers.

Disneyland Paris was named as the best family destination in Europe, with Europa Park in Germany coming in second.

To read the full travel bucket list for children and families, click here.

For more information about Chester Zoo, click here

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