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Colchester Zoo is home to 180 species set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes!
As you navigate your way around Colchester Zoo you’ll visit many different habitats and see animals from around the world, from the humid habitat of our Komodo dragons to our very own Africa plain, home to White rhino, giraffes, ostrich, zebra and kudu!


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Priti calls in on the elephants at Colchester Zoo
June 28, 2022
The Witham MP, Priti Patel, made a weekend house...
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Little Louis
June 28, 2022
On 22nd June, our Farm Team Leader, Lisa, was...
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Colchester Zoo Celebrates 60 years in 2023
June 24, 2022
2023 is set to be a BIG year for...
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Second L’Hoest’s Monkey born this year!
June 23, 2022
On 17th June, our Animal Care Team noticed that...
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