Start Date29th Dec 2022 End Date29th Dec 2022
Enjoy this unique opportunity to visit our sell-out event, Enchanted Trail of Light!
Due to popular demand, Enchanted will be open from 5pm on Thursday 29th December and Tuesday 3rd January.
End the year on a high with a visit to our illuminated trail that will leave you feeling truly enchanted.
Limited availability so pre-book your time slot now to avoid disappointment!
Colchester Zoo will close at 4:30pm to day visitors as usual, before opening at 5:00pm, leaving the zoo behind as the trail of light comes to life!
With a host of NEW illuminations along a designated route, dancing fountains and fairies spreading their magic, our light trail event will leave you feeling enchanted.
Seasonal food and drinks will be available along the route to keep you warm and cosy as you discover the trail, so there is no need to worry about eating beforehand!
Enchanted Trail of Light is a limited ticket, pre-bookable event. Arrival time slots are staggered offering you the chance to leisurely experience the wonder of the lights and magical atmosphere!
All tickets are available at just £10.00 per person. With limited availability, book now to avoid disappointment.
Children under the age of 3yrs and assistants are not required to pre-book and will be admitted free of charge on the evening of the event. Anyone under the age of 16yrs MUST be accompanied by a responsible guardian over the age of 18yrs. We will not admit anyone unaccompanied under the age of 16yrs.
The Enchanted Trail of Light event must be pre-booked online in advance for a specific time of arrival. Please be aware that tickets are non-refundable. Unfortunately, it is not viable for us to offer a discount to passholders for this event. Tesco Partner Reward Codes CANNOT be used for entry to this event.
IMPORTANCE NOTICE: This evening event does not include access to Colchester Zoo during the day. Although this event is hosted by us here at Colchester Zoo and the trail is within the park, this event does not include animal viewing. If you wish to visit the zoo during the day, you must book a separate admission ticket for zoo entry or use a Zoo Pass for day admission to the park.
Colchester Zoo will close at 4.30pm and from 5.00pm, the Enchanted Trail of Light will open and the zoo as you know it will remain closed. Therefore, it will not be possible to see any of the animals.
If you would like to see the animals at Colchester Zoo, Enchanted Trail of Light is not the event for you, instead we recommend joining us during the day.
All other dates for this event are now sold out.
Closing times may vary.
To enter the Zoo during usual opening hours a standard zoo admission ticket is required.
Your entry admits you to participate in the Enchanted route ONCE within the evening. You are not able to re-walk the route once you have completed the trail.
Children under the age of 3yrs and assistants are not required to pre-book and will be admitted free of charge on the evening of the event.
Unfortunately, it is not viable for us to offer a discount to Passholders for this event.
Tesco Partner Reward Codes CANNOT be used for entry to this event.
Price:
All tickets are available at £10.00 per person – children under 3yrs are admitted free of charge.
Personal assistants will be admitted free of charge to accompany a guest with disability – verification may be requested on arrival.
A ticket to Enchanted Trail of Light does not admit entry to Colchester Zoo during usual opening hours.
Please be aware that tickets are non-refundable.
Admission to this event cannot be used to upgrade to a Zoo Pass. Our Guest Services office will be closed during this event.
If you plan to visit the Zoo prior to the Enchanted event, you will be required to purchase standard entry tickets for the zoo. You will be required to exit the zoo by usual closing time of 4.30pm and re-enter with your Enchanted ticket during your pre-selected arrival time slot.
Please be aware that all activities, terms & conditions, dates, times and prices are subject to change.
FAQ’s
Colchester Zoo will close at 4:30pm and from 5:00pm, the Enchanted Trail of Light will open and the zoo as you know it will remain closed. Therefore, it will not be possible to see any of the animals.
Enchanted Trail of Light consists of a marked route which you will be asked to follow.
If you would like to see the animals at Colchester Zoo, Enchanted Trail of Light is not the event for you, instead we recommend joining us during the day.
Our Magic of Christmas events conclude on Christmas Eve therefore festivities will not be running on this date.
As you enter certain areas of the trail, our marshals may ask you to wait for a short time to allow for previous groups to move on and keep a steady flow throughout the trail.
*Subject to demand
Unfortunately, it is not viable for us to offer a discount to Passholders for this event due to the the general operation of the event.
Passholder discounts will still be available in open food outlets.
Please note: Wheelchairs and mobility scooters will not be available to hire for this event.
If you decide to enter with an assistant dog, please contact us in advance to make our team aware of the time you will be visiting.
Please be aware that tickets are non-refundable, do keep this in mind when deciding if this event is suitable for your assistance dog.
Please only use our designated smoking area located in the car park, outside of the zoo’s main entrance.