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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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EastLife Award Winners
May 19, 2022
We are pleased to announce that Colchester Zoo was...
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First Barbary macaque born in 30 years at Colchester Zoo!
May 13, 2022
On 25th April the group welcomed the first baby...
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Another baby born into the family at Colchester Zoo!
May 9, 2022
On the 24th April, Esme, the L’Hoest’s monkey, gave...
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Pumpkin the Kirk’s dik-dik enters the world of motherhood!
May 3, 2022
Kirk’s dik-dik, Pumpkin, has become a first-time mum after...
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