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Release your wild side at Essex's No.1 outdoor activity according to Tripadvisor travellers as of June 2024!
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Discover over 155 species in 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes. Colchester Zoo is home to over 180 species set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes and are proudly listed as a 2020 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Attraction. During your visit you will see species from around the world and learn more about them. As you navigate your way around Colchester Zoo you’ll visit many different habitats;

from the humid home of our Komodo Dragons to the zoo’s very own Africa plain, Kingdom of the Wild, home to white rhino, giraffes, ostrich, zebra and kudu. Colchester Zoo has many undercover areas so you can stay warm and dry on even the wettest of days! Find out more about visiting Colchester Zoo on our website at www.colchesterzoo.org.

17/11/2024

Happy birthday to our Southern white rhino, Binta, who turns 19 years old today!🎈

16/11/2024

The Wild Vibe Crew are back tomorrow with their all-new Jingle Jam Party and Christmas Tales!

Join the party at the Main Stage at 10:30am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm, and listen to the tale of Wilbur the Woolly Mammoth at 11:30am and 2:00pm!

16/11/2024

Congratulations are in order! On 29th October, female squirrel monkey, Milu, gave birth to a single offspring sired by our male, Malcolm!

Read full story here 👉 https://ow.ly/IbHw50U7YuW

15/11/2024

Last tickets remaining for The Santa Experience! Step into Santa’s magical world located within the Zoo and receive your very own Wilbur the Woolly Mammoth🦣

Pre-book your tickets today 👉 https://ow.ly/niQn50U52ml

15/11/2024

Happy birthday to our Malayan sun bear, Jo Jo, who turns 18 years old today!🎈

14/11/2024

Visit us this November from only £12.50 per person! Pre-book your tickets online until 30th November 2024 and enjoy cosy walks around the Zoo for less!

*Offer excludes Magic of Christmas days, 23rd, 24th and 30th November 2024.

14/11/2024

Enchanted Trail of Light tickets selling quickly! Join us for a magical journey after hours with immersive illuminations!

❄️Blue ice tunnel
🌈Rainbow light bridge
🐘Life-sized animal sculptures
🚂Christmas road train
🎵Live musical entertainment
☕Festive food and drink

Pre-book your tickets today to avoid missing out 👉 https://ow.ly/l9N950U52hu

13/11/2024

As we head into the most wonderful time of the year, it’s important to remember that it’s not the presents that stay forever, it’s the memories that you share together!🎄

13/11/2024

Our Black Friday Sale is nearly here! 🖤 SAVE up to 30% off selected products and experiences from midday 20th November to midday 4th December! Let the countdown begin…

12/11/2024

The Wild Vibe Crew are back this Christmas!

Join in the celebrations every weekend from 17th November and everyday from 19th to 24th December! Dance and sing at the Jingle Jam Party and listen to the tale of Wilbur and Cole at the Christmas Tale as they embark on a mammoth adventure at selected times throughout the day.

Find out more and pre-book your tickets today 👉 https://ow.ly/3moh50U51Jj

12/11/2024

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported and shared our Christmas advert!🎅
We were delighted to be able to once again work with the local community to produce a magical Christmas Advert which focuses on the importance of conservation.

Take a look behind the scenes and find out more about the cast and crew behind the camera🎥

Deadline Communications Ltd

11/11/2024

Today we will be observing a 2-minute silence at 11am to honour those who have made sacrifices to protect our country. We invite you to join us in solidarity as we remember the incredible people and animals who sadly lost their lives.

09/11/2024

LIMITED Santa Experience tickets available for 23rd, 24th November, 19th and 20th December! All other dates sold out!🎅

Step into the magical wonderland of the North Pole as you journey through our festive grotto with The Santa Experience! Visit the main man himself and receive your very own Wilbur the Woolly Mammoth!

Hurry tickets, selling fast 👉 https://ow.ly/c2WT50U3a5q

09/11/2024

There’s no need for those winter woes with our Winter-ful Offer!❄️
Enjoy cosy walks around the Zoo from only £12.50 this November and discover endangered species from across the globe!

Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/VATQ50U39YB

*Ts and Cs apply. Offer excludes Magic of Christmas days.

08/11/2024

Limited tickets remaining for our Enchanted Trail of Light event!✨

Experience a whole host of immersive illuminations along a designated route featuring a magical rainbow light bridge, festive road train and live musical performances!

Pre-book your tickets today to avoid missing out! 👉 https://ow.ly/Cp8Y50U2T8s

07/11/2024

Colchester Zoological Society’s support plays a crucial role in VulPro’s mission, enabling monitoring advancements like GPS tracking of individual vultures. This technology allows conservationists to gather real-time data on vulture movements and habitats, which is essential for designing effective conservation actions.

Read full story 👉 https://ow.ly/1i5x50TXPta

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Maldon Road
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The Wild Vibe Crew are back tomorrow with their all-new Jingle Jam Party and Christmas Tales! Join the party at the Main Stage at 10:30am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm, and listen to the tale of Wilbur the Woolly Mammoth at 11:30am and 2:00pm!

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported and shared our Christmas advert!🎅 We were delighted to be able to once again work with the local community to produce a magical Christmas Advert which focuses on the importance of conservation. Take a look behind the scenes and find out more about the cast and crew behind the camera🎥 Deadline Communications Ltd

Our Nature Area is more than just a tranquil pathway located at the bottom of the Zoo! Over the past 13 years, the area has grown into a haven for native wildlife and has since welcomed a range of local species and plants, including most recently, the Eurasian otter. Read full story here 👉 https://ow.ly/vOKY50TX65Y

Training sessions are an important part of the daily care our team provide. These sessions allow our Animal Care Team to carry out regular health checks with all of the animals here at the Zoo. Primate keeper Emily, explains how we train our Colombian black spider monkeys.

Due to popular demand, we have released additional tickets for our Trail of Terror event on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October 2024!👻 Tickets are available on a first-come first-served basis and are expected to sell quickly so book now to avoid missing out on a SCREAM of a night! 👉 https://ow.ly/UIEE50TShiF

LAST CHANCE to secure off-peak tickets for our Trail of Terror event tonight! 25th and 26th October are now SOLD OUT!👻 Need a breather from the scares? Enjoy some refreshments at our Safe Zones to help warm your chilled bones. Don’t forget you can purchase a Meal Voucher for just £8.00 when booked in advance! Book now 👉 https://ow.ly/CBLQ50TRqaJ

Final tickets remaining for our last off-peak Trail of Terror date tomorrow! 👻 If you walk down the trail at night, you’ll be in for a scary surprise. Follow the route with twists and turns, who knows if you’ll survive… Book your tickets today to avoid missing out 👉 https://ow.ly/l2P550TQya7

Missed our first Trail of Terror nights? 👻 Don’t worry, you can still visit for less this Wednesday 23rd October! Our Trail of Terror is packed full of scares at every turn, from rustling bushes, to masked monsters and screaming scarers! Our team are on hand to make your evening as frightening as possible! Limited tickets available, book now to avoid missing out 👉 https://ow.ly/jHlg50TNrgZ

New for 2024! Take part in an engaging Christmas education school experience at Colchester Zoo and learn all about the fascinating world of reindeer! Your students will meet a merry elf and discover the fascinating adaptations of reindeer. After journeying through a magical forest, they’ll see our young reindeer with an up-close encounter. The session concludes with a special visit from Father Christmas, including a photo opportunity and a unique gift for each pupil. Perfect for EYFS, KS1, lower KS2, and SEND classes working at these levels. This adventure combines festive fun with valuable learning! Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/jc6c50TNox1

Saturday 19th October now SOLD OUT! 👻 Pre-book your tickets for our ever-popular Trail of Terror evening on Friday 18th and Wednesday 23rd October to SAVE on your admission! Hurry, last tickets remaining so book today to avoid missing out 👉 https://ow.ly/nkuG50TNoba

Last tickets remaining for 18th and 19th October! 👻 Book your Trail of Terror tickets today to avoid missing out! PLUS you can purchase a meal voucher for an additional £8.00 upon booking for a spook-tacular meal deal so there’s no need to eat beforehand! 👉 https://ow.ly/yQWm50TLLjz

Limited tickets available for our ever-popular Trail of Terror evenings! 👻 Book to visit on the 18th, 19th and 23rd October and SAVE on your admission! PLUS you can purchase a meal voucher for an additional £8.00 upon booking for a spook-tacular meal deal so there’s no need to eat beforehand! Hurry, pre-book your tickets today 👉 https://ow.ly/9uIw50TISgT

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Colchester Zoo is home to over 220 species set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes and are proudly listed as a 2020 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Attraction. During your visit you will see species from around the world and learn more about them. As you navigate your way around Colchester Zoo you’ll visit many different habitats; from the humid home of our Komodo Dragons to the zoo’s very own Africa plain, Kingdom of the Wild, home to white rhino, giraffes, ostrich, zebra and kudu. Colchester Zoo has many undercover areas so you can stay warm and dry on even the wettest of days! Find out more about visiting Colchester Zoo on our website at www.colchesterzoo.org. We're on Twitter and Instagram too! http://twitter.com/ColchesterZoo https://www.instagram.com/colchester_zoo/