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Victoria Crowned Pigeon chick hatches!

September 21, 2020

Another chick hatches as our Victoria crowned pigeon family...

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Can you spot our tiny new arrivals!?

September 18, 2020

Can you spot our tiny new arrivals!? We are...

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New love for male otter Ravi!

August 25, 2020

‘Summer’ has arrived for male Otter Ravi! Asian short-clawed...

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Vulnerable Hornbill species arrives at Colchester Zoo!

August 25, 2020

Colchester Zoo has recently welcomed a new species of...

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Another adorable arrival…

August 19, 2020

Colchester Zoo has welcomed another new arrival this Summer!...

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A touch of Magic

August 14, 2020

A touch of Magic at Colchester Zoo Meet Magic!...

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Our three Bush dog pups have been named!

August 6, 2020

Our three Bush dog pups have been named! Back...

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Crowned Crane chicks hatch!

July 31, 2020

‘Royal’ Crowned Crane pair welcome two chicks to their...

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Shy Duiker calf is born!

July 29, 2020

Shy Duiker calf is born! On 3rd July 2020...

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Tiny calf is born!

July 24, 2020

Tiny calf is born! We are pleased to announce...

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