Today's Announcements

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

ADVANCE NOTICE: Please be aware that the Kid's Safari Play Area will be closed on Wednesday 24th April due to maintenance work taking place.

Visits between 15th April and 18th May 2024

From 15th April 2024, you may experience heavy traffic around the surrounding area on your journey home due to planned roadwork closures 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.

ADVANCED NOTICE:
Please be aware that our indoor soft play, Jungle Tumble, will be closed on the following dates due to annual maintenance and a thorough deep clean.

  • Tuesday 7th May to Friday 10th May 2024
  • Monday 13th May to Friday 17th May 2024

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Can you spot our tiny new arrivals!?

Can you spot our tiny new arrivals!?

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£15 Midweek Saver!

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TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Winner for 2020!

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New love for male otter Ravi!

New love for male otter Ravi!

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Vulnerable Hornbill species arrives at Colchester Zoo!

Vulnerable Hornbill species arrives at Colchester Zoo!

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

New Arrivals

Life behind the scenes…

Life behind the scenes…

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Life behind the scenes at Colchester Zoo Check out...

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Another adorable arrival…

Another adorable arrival…

August 19, 2020

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

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Status of Jungle Tumble Soft Play

Status of Jungle Tumble Soft Play

August 14, 2020

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

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