Discover over 240 species!
Navigate through our enclosure list below to find out what species you can discover here at Colchester Zoo.
From January 2020 Penguin Shores is due to undergo redevelopment work and will therefore be closed for approximately 6 months. Find out more here.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.
We are open daily from 9.30am - 4.30pm.
On the 14th, 21st & 22nd December we are open until 7.30pm as part of our Christmas Starlight Night events.
Last admissions to zoo grounds is 1 hour before closing.
For more Visitor Information please click here.
Navigate through our enclosure list below to find out what species you can discover here at Colchester Zoo.