Start Date25th May 2024 End Date2nd Jun 2024
Love Your Zoo Week
25th May – 2nd June 2024
Join us as we celebrate our charity, Colchester Zoological Society and the vital conservation work that we undertake in the UK and worldwide.
Plus, we will be joined by Essex Libraries on Tuesday 28th May 2024!
Bring your little ones along and enjoy animal-themed storytimes throughout the day! PLUS, visit the Essex Library Bus at the main entrance!
Animal Storytimes
Listen to tales of the most incredible species on the planet and discover more about your favourite animals!
Location: Education Centre next to Jungle Tumble
Times: 11:30am and 2:30pm
Keeper on the Couch
Times TBC
Main Stage
Learn just what it takes to care for endangered species at the Zoo!
Bio Facts
Nature Area
Join the Education Team at Nature Area with a live pond table where you can learn more.
The Exploratorium
11:00am to 4:00pm
Kingdom of the Wild
Our ever-popular Exploratorium returns with new boxes this May Half Term.
Discovery Den
10:30am to 1 hour before zoo close
Inside Elephant Kingdom
Learn about different animals habitats with our interactive sand table and Draw Alive wall.
Face Painting
11:00am to 4:00pm
Face Painting Station
Transform into your favourite animal including special dinosaur characters!*
Conservation Celebration – 29th May
Discover stalls from local colleges about the importance of conservation along with ambassadors from wildlife charity, Save the Rhino.
Passholders: This event is FREE for Zoo Passholders. Simply turn up on the day and bring with you your valid zoo pass to gain entry into the zoo.
Paying Visitors: We recommend all non-passholders to book their tickets online in advance to receive the best price on admission.
*Small charge applies.