Today's Announcements

ADVANCE NOTICES:

Our indoor soft play area, Jungle Tumble, will be closed on the following dates to annual maintenance work and a thorough deep clean. We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but this short closure is vital for us to be able to offer a high standard facility.
• Monday 11th to Friday 15th September 2023
• Monday 18th to Friday 22nd September 2023

SAVE PAPER and download the Colchester Zoo App ahead of your visit for an interactive map and all of today's animal encounter times!

Make sure you TURN ON the Bluetooth and location services on your mobile device to use the INTERACTIVE map function.

If you have any queries regarding your visit, you can find answers to our most popular FAQs HERE

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Beautiful, Unusual & Rare Species Of The Animal Kingdom

Colchester Zoo is home to over 160 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!