Start Date6th Jul 2024 End Date6th Jul 2024
Wake Up With
6th July 2024
EXCLUSIVE PASSHOLDER EVENT!
See the zoo in a different light as our doors open early from 7:30am for a rare opportunity to enjoy a number of special morning animal encounters!
To enjoy this exciting and rare event, you must hold a valid Colchester Zoo Pass, so BUY YOURS TODAY, to avoid missing out! Visit our Passholder page to purchase yours today. PLUS, there is no need to pre-book with your Zoo Pass.
Selected catering outlets will also be open early. Pop by Penguini’s Restaurant, Snack Shack, Meerkat Hangout or Waterhole so that you can enjoy a tasty treat or a full breakfast to start your day!
Anyone under the age of 16yrs MUST be accompanied by a responsible guardian over the age of 18yrs. We will not admit anyone unaccompanied under the age of 16yrs.
Animal Encounter Timetable
| 7:45am | Rainforest Species (Rainforest Walkthrough) |
| 7:50am | Bornean Orangutan (Rajang’s Forest, Outside Area) |
| 8:00am | Humboldt Penguin (Inca Trail) |
| 8:00am | Red Panda (Rivers Edge) |
| 8:10am | Guinea Pig (Familiar Friends) |
| 8:15am | Buffy-headed Capuchins (Next to Main Entrance) |
| 8:15am | Goats & Sheep (Colenso Village) |
| 8:15am | Slender-tailed Meerkat (Suricata Sands) |
| 8:30am | Gelada Baboon (Gelada Plateau) |
| 8:30am | Cherry-crowned Mangabey (Out of Africa) |
| 8:30am | Komodo Dragon (Dragons of Komodo) |
| 8:45am | Smooth-coated Otter (Otter Creek) |
| 8:50am | Spotted Hyena (Edge of Africa) |
| 8:50am | Malayan Sun Bear (Bears of the Rising Sun, Upper Viewing Area) |
| 9:00am | Bush Dog (Lost Madagascar Train Station) |
| 9:00am | African Elephant (Elephant Kingdom, Outside Paddock) |
| 9:00am | Patagonian Sea Lion (Playa Patagonia) |
| 9:10am | African Species (Kingdom of the Wild, Outside Paddock) |
| 9:20am | Mandrill (Edge of Africa) |
TRAFFIC NOTICE
From 20th April, you may experience heavy traffic around the surrounding area on your journey home due to planned roadworks along the A12 southbound carriageway between J26 Stanway and J25 Marks Tey. Route diversions will be in place but traffic may be increased due to this.
Find out more here.