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Today's Announcements

• Due to adverse weather, bug handling is now available at WEEKENDS ONLY and has moved from Discovery Den to Sensation Station.

• Due to Avian Influenza, we have put in place a range of precautionary measures, including the closure of some of our exhibits. Find out more here.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding whilst we put these measures in place for the safety of our animals.

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Lottie the White Rhino

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Teddy Takes a Walk

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Reducing Plastic

March 4, 2022

We’re reducing our plastic waste and yours! We have...

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Farewell to Amur Tiger Igor

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Farewell to Amur Tiger Igor On Wednesday 25th August...

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Status of Jungle Tumble Soft Play

August 14, 2020

Jungle Tumble Soft Play Complex to remain closed After...

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Face Coverings at Colchester Zoo

July 23, 2020

Face Coverings at Colchester Zoo Following government guidelines, from...

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Gold Pass Price Increase

February 21, 2020

Increases to our Gold Pass Prices: Polite notice –...

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General

In a world where you can be anything, be kind

Lottie the White Rhino

Colchester Zoo Celebrates 60 years in 2023

Paris the Sealion

Teddy Takes a Walk

Reducing Plastic

Farewell to Amur Tiger Igor

Status of Jungle Tumble Soft Play

Face Coverings at Colchester Zoo

Gold Pass Price Increase

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