Chessington World of Adventures Resort is a theme park that also has a zoo and hotel. It is located in Chessington, Greater London, England. The resort opened as Chessington Zoo in 1931. The theme park was developed alongside the zoo by The Tussauds Group. The theme park opened on 7 July 1987. The theme park has over 40 rides. It is now owned by Merlin Entertainments, Under Merlin, Chessington become more of a tourist destination.