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Introducing Colchester Zoological Society

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Introducing Colchester Zoological Society

NEW Dinosaur Realm

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NEW Dinosaur Realm

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Animal Experiences

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Animal Experiences

Beautiful, Unusual & Rare Species Of The Animal Kingdom

Colchester Zoo is home to over 155 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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Vulture Chick Update!

Vulture Chick Update!

September 5, 2024

Vulture Chick Update! Back in March 2024, our Ruppell’s...

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The Return of our Elephant Pumpkin Patch

The Return of our Elephant Pumpkin Patch

August 12, 2024

The Return of our Elephant Pumpkin Patch You may...

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Colchester Zoo Contributes to Global Knowledge of Species

Colchester Zoo Contributes to Global Knowledge of Species

August 5, 2024

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Developments at the Zoo

Developments at the Zoo

July 26, 2024

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Enclosures & Development

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Our award-winning camera trap scheme is back! Came

Our award-winning camera trap scheme is back! Camera traps are brilliant tools for monitoring wildlife and they can help students learn valuable skills that real conservationists use to protect local creatures. Take a look at some of the fantastic photos Ranelagh Primary School managed to capture!

If you have a school group who would like to get involved, please contact education@colchesterzoo.org for more information.

Our Colombian black spider monkey is joining in wi

Our Colombian black spider monkey is joining in with this week’s #TongueOutTuesday

📢We are hiring! We have multiple vacancies cur

📢We are hiring!
We have multiple vacancies currently available across a number of different departments including the chance to join our Admissions and Retail teams! Why not try something new and start a new career at one of the UK’s top attractions.

Check out our current vacancies and apply online today at www.colchesterzoo.org

Dance into the night with live musical performance

Dance into the night with live musical performances until 9:00pm this Saturday for our first Starlight Safari Night of the year! See our animals in whole new light with additional evening encounters until 8:00pm!✨

Enjoy a Keeper for the Day Animal Experience for j

Enjoy a Keeper for the Day Animal Experience for just £150 when purchased before 30th September 2024 and booked to take place before 31st December 2024! Step into the boots of the Animal Care Team that takes you closer to the animals than ever before!

This October half term, enjoy a week filled with S

This October half term, enjoy a week filled with SPOOK-TACULAR daytime activities suitable for children of all ages, from creating crafts at the Witches’ Coven to practicing your scaring skills as a monster at St Anway’s Scare School👻

See our activity timetable and pre-book today at www.colchesterzoo.org

The Santa Experience is back!🎅 Step into the m

The Santa Experience is back!🎅

Step into the magical wonderland of the North Pole as you journey through the white woodland, take a break at Mrs Claus’ Kitchen and discover how our very own ‘Wilbur the Woolly Mammoth’ is made in the Elf Workshop before visiting the main man himself and receive a special gift.

Find out more and pre-book your Santa Experience tickets today at www.colchesterzoo.org

*Zoo admission not included. A valid Zoo Pass or general admission ticket is required in addition.

Vulture chick update!🪺 On the 8th August 2024,

Vulture chick update!🪺
On the 8th August 2024, our Ruppell’s griffon vulture chick finally fledged and can now be seen exploring the rest of its home at Vulture Valley. Over the last 6 months, the new arrival has developed its adult feathers and has now learned how to feed for itself.

Read full story at www.colchesterzoo.org

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Are you attending Invasion Colchester tomorrow? Be

Are you attending Invasion Colchester tomorrow? Be sure to say hello to our zoo team along with their dino friends! PLUS we are offering a family ticket for the best photo with our dinos so make sure to tag us in your pictures for your chance to WIN!

How to enter:
Share your photo with our dinos on Facebook.
Tag us and include the hashtag #ColchesterZooInvasion

Family Ticket consists of 2 x adults and 2 x children. The winner will be selected and contacted directly by us via messenger on Monday 9th September 2024. These competitions are prone to scammers so please ensure that you have heard directly from our official page, we will never ask you for payment details to confirm your prize.

There’s not long to go until the return of our S

There’s not long to go until the return of our Starlight Safari Nights!⭐

Join us on 14th and 28th September as we remain open until 9:00pm with live musical performances throughout the evening! PLUS upgrade your summer evening by taking part in one of our exclusive Animal Experiences.

Find out more and pre-book online today at www.colchesterzoo.org

It’s our Amur leopard!🐆 Did you know that Amu

It’s our Amur leopard!🐆
Did you know that Amur leopards are distinctive due to their pale coat and dark rosettes which are large and widely spaced with thick, unbroken rings.

Name the species! Can you guess which paw-some an

Name the species!
Can you guess which paw-some animal this fur belongs to? Find out the answer later today!

Have you explored our new Woodland Hollow?🍃 Ta

Please be aware that our indoor soft play, Jungle

Please be aware that our indoor soft play, Jungle Tumble, will be closed on the following dates due to annual maintenance and a thorough deep clean.

- Monday 9th – 13th September 2024
- Monday 16th – 20th September 2024

Jungle Tumble will be open on the weekends.

Pass offer ends soon! Purchase a Zoo Pass by 8th S

Pass offer ends soon! Purchase a Zoo Pass by 8th September 2024 and receive an EXTRA 2 months for FREE! Enjoy entry to a number of seasonal events including our ever-popular Shriek Week and Magic of Christmas. There’s never been a better time to pick up a Zoo Pass!

*Ts and Cs apply. Offer ends 23:59 8th September 2024.

UmPhafa update! On 26th July 8 buffalo arrived fro

UmPhafa update! On 26th July 8 buffalo arrived from Tugela Steel and have been settling in their new home on the reserve. On 25th August, UmPhafa Nature Reserve also welcomed the arrival of 10 common reedbuck, who hopped for joy as they explored their new home.

On 24th August our female binturong, Cecilka, turn

On 24th August our female binturong, Cecilka, turned 10 years old! She celebrated the milestone with some tasty treats in the sun☀️

Our Starlight Safari Nights are back on 14th and 2

Our Starlight Safari Nights are back on 14th and 28th September 2024! Join us for an evening filled with music and more as we stay open until 9:00pm! PLUS, you can upgrade your summer evening by taking part in one of our exclusive Animal Experiences.

Find out more about our red-bellied lemur pair, Co

Find out more about our red-bellied lemur pair, Cody and Paddy, in celebration of Primate Weekend!

Receive an EXTRA 2 months for FREE with an annual

Receive an EXTRA 2 months for FREE with an annual Zoo Pass purchase before 8th September 2024! Enjoy unlimited visits for 14 months plus a whole host of benefits at no additional cost.

*Ts and Cs apply.

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