Dracula NEW
Reference collection
North of England Zoological Society
Cheshire
Description
Dracula has been awarded National Collection status separately to the wider Pleurothallidinae collection due to the number of species and conservation importance of this genus. Chester Zoo keeps these orchids mainly off-show; viewing is by appointment only.
Contact
Mr Phil Esseen
Address
North of England Zoological Society
Upton-by-Chester
Cheshire
CH2 1LH
Telephone
01244 650236
Website
chesterzoo.orgStatistics
80 species
2 cultivars
82 taxa
Best time to view
Feb-May.
Opening Times
10am-5pm, see website or phone for details. A small selection of plants are on show to general visitors. To see full collection please make an appt.
Entry
See website or phone for details.
Directions
Off Caughall Road, Staff entrance.
