Today's Announcements

Butterfly Glade Walk through is closed due to essential maintenance work taking place in the surrounding area over a number weeks. We apologise for any inconvenience caused but thank you for your understanding. Find out more here.

Due to popular demand, our January Blues E-ticket offer is now fully booked for the 25th & 26th January with limited capacity for our other weekend dates. Once the maximum capacity is reached it will not be possible to purchase £10.00 E-tickets for these dates, however, full price tickets will be available to purchase on the day.

Jungle Tumble Soft Play Complex is scheduled for maintenance and deep cleaning this January. Please click here for closure date information.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

Our opening times:

We are open daily from 9.30am - 4.30pm.
Last admissions to zoo grounds is 1 hour before closing.

Our car park is currently undergoing essential maintenance - read more here.

For more Visitor Information please click here.

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What's Happening

Check out a selection of events from our full calendar!
There's something for everyone, so why not grab a fantastic Zoo Pass and visit all year round!

8th Feb

Zoo Photography for Children workshop

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14th Feb

Big Cat Photography workshop

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22nd Feb

Character Weekend

22nd February – Peppa Pig & George...

15th Feb

February Half Term

Fabzoolous Friends this February Half Term! Visit...

23rd Feb

Character Weekend

23rd February – Chase & Skye from...

15th Mar

Colchester Zoo Character Breakfast

From 9.30am – 11.00am What better way...

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Beautiful, Unusual & Rare Species Of The Animal Kingdom

We are proudly listed as the 11th best zoo around the world and in the top 2 zoos in the UK as part of the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Attractions.

During your visit to Colchester Zoo, you will see many species from around the world and can learn more about them at our fantastic daily encounters, giving you the chance to see our animals being fed, watch a training session or perhaps just quiz their keepers!