Colchester Zoo’s Corporate Sponsors
The below companies have partnered with Colchester Zoo as Corporate Sponsors, helping the Zoo and our Charity, Action for the Wild, as we continue to educate our visitors on the importance of conservation as well as providing a fantastic day out!
First Bus
First Bus are proud to sponsor Colchester Zoo, demonstrating our commitment to connecting communities affordably and sustainably across Essex and the UK. Our Service 75 conveniently links central Colchester, Tiptree and Maldon, with a stop right outside the zoo entrance. Fun family days out have never been easier! Dedicated to supporting local businesses and charities, First Bus plays an integral role in Essex communities. With sustainability at our core, we find common ground with Colchester Zoo's ethos. Traveling to the zoo and exploring Essex is made affordable with the Government’s £2 single fare cap. Both First Bus and Colchester Zoo are dedicated to creating environments that are welcoming to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities. With a strong belief that transportation and leisure activities should be accessible for everyone, this partnership aims to ensure that both the bus and the zoo are suitable for all. Colchester Zoo's recent recognition with an Accessibility and Inclusivity Award at the East of England Tourism Awards underscores our shared values and commitment to creating inclusive environments. Together, First Bus and Colchester Zoo strive to enrich communities and foster memorable experiences for all, embodying our joint dedication to accessibility, sustainability, and inclusivity. Join us on a journey where everyone is welcomed, and adventure knows no bounds.
MHA
We are MHA. Independent UK member of Baker Tilly International and provider of audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services across the UK. We’re ranked among the world’s top 10 accountancy networks globally, with a presence in 148 countries. Our East Anglia office situated in the Colchester Business Park delivers a specialist team of chartered accountants and auditors supporting a wide range of businesses, entrepreneurs and groups across Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridge. We believe in the power of great relationships. We lead and listen for great conversations. We channel change into progress for great futures. Get in touch to start your journey with us.
Braintree Tax Advisers
Based in Braintree, your local Chartered Tax Advisers, Braintree Tax Advisers are here for all local individuals and businesses, big or small, to help ensure you are in the most tax efficient position. We are here to challenge the status quo: • What can you do better? • Why are you paying so much tax? • What are your future goals? • Can we help navigate you to achieve these goals in the most tax efficient manner? • Have you thought about what happens to your business when you get older? • Where do your children fit into all this? • And most importantly, are you having these conversations with your accountant? • If not, why not? For any of your tax and accountancy requirements, Braintree Tax Advisers are here to help, so please do not hesitate to contact us.
Stowe Family Law
The UK's largest specialist family law practice, with divorce solicitors and an office conveniently located close to you in Colchester. Our team of family solicitors have extensive experience handling all cases when it comes to family law disputes. Our law solicitors in Colchester can assist you in a plethora of situations, such as prenuptial agreements, child arrangements, even a relationship breakdown. Our team will provide a friendly service to ensure the best outcome, in a non-confrontational manner.
Colchester Teacher Training Consortium
Established in 2003, Colchester Teacher Training Consortium (CTTC) works in partnership with over 60 schools and colleges across Essex and Suffolk to train high-quality primary and secondary school teachers. CTTC is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and in 2023 100% of trainees commended the quality of CTTC’s curriculum, programme and support offered. Our training hubs are located in Colchester and Ipswich to serve the local schools and community. The school centred programme allows trainees to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) alongside a Master’s level PGCE through a combination of taught sessions, academic research and school based teaching. Get in touch to find out how you can start your teaching career with us.
Waldegraves
Escape to the coast and enjoy a break on beautiful Mersea Island at their holiday park in Essex. From luxury caravan holidays to great-value touring and camping pitches, there's something for everyone at Waldegraves. Their park is the home of family fun holidays and relaxing breaks on the Essex coast. You can also enjoy endless holidays in this stunning region with your own holiday home at their park. They've got a range of new and used lodges and caravans for sale at their holiday park in Essex.
St Joseph's College
Backed by 600 animal-loving, environmentally-conscious students aged 2- 19, St Joseph’s College Ipswich is proud to support Colchester Zoo. Our girls and boys know that zoos are no longer centres of casual entertainment at the expense of animals, but vital ‘safe spaces’ at a critically unsettled time for our planet. Colchester Zoo reflects St Jo’s key values: aspiration, respect and confidence. It aspires to save species with its programmes of conservation and sustainability. It respects the planet and the beautiful creatures we share it with. And it has confidence - these may be troubled times but education and action will work.
Milksha
Milksha are a proud corporate sponsor of Colchester Zoo's Red Pandas. The globally well-established, award-winning, Taiwanese bubble tea brand has over 350 stores in Taiwan and around the world. After its successful launch of its first UK store in London, Milksha opened its second UK store in Colchester on 13th May 2023. Founded by a dairy farmer from Southern Taiwan, Milksha hasn't swayed far from its roots. It prides itself on offering premium quality bubble tea available in unique, customisable flavours, made with fresh milk and stringently selected ingredients.
Wall's
Wall's are the proud sponsor of Colchester Zoo’s Ring-tailed Lemurs! Wall's are working with local communities in Madagascar as part of their ‘Vanilla for Change’ campaign. They are supporting their schools, livelihood and the fair, sustainable sourcing of vanilla for Wall's products. This is great news for the Madagascan habitat these lemurs call home as well as empowering local people. As part of their support, 5p from every Magnum ice cream purchased at Colchester Zoo will be donated to the Zoo’s charity, Action for the Wild, as part of Wall's' ‘Bean to Bite’ campaign.
With a number of different corporate opportunities suitable for a variety of budgets, by becoming a corporate supporter of Colchester Zoo you’ll also play a huge role in assisting our conservation efforts and further development.
If you are interested and would like to discuss any of the corporate opportunities we have, please contact our team at: marketing@colchesterzoo.org or 01206 331292 ext .465