Start Date18th Oct 2024 End Date18th Oct 2024
Trail of Terror 2024
18th, 19th, 23rd, 25th, 26th, 28th and 30th October 2024
Expect the unexpected…
Our Trail of Terror is packed full of scares at every turn, from rustling bushes, to masked monsters and screaming scarers! Our staff are at hand to make your evening as frightening as possible, all put together by our Colchester Zoo in-house team – Zoo team by day and scarers by night!
There are several Safe Zones located along the route which will allow you the chance to purchase food and drink without the fear of being frightened!
At the end of the trail the fun doesn’t stop there! Why not reflect on the horrors enjoyed with your friends and enjoy the live entertainment, food and drink until close.
THIS EVENT IS NOT FOR SCAREDY-CATS!
Tickets: Must be pre-booked online in advance for a specific time of arrival and are non-refundable, do bear this in mind when deciding if this event is suitable for everyone in your group. Arrival slots are staggered throughout the evening with a limited capacity to allow our staff to reset the scares!
| OFF-PEAK 18, 19, 23 October | PEAK 25, 26, 28, 30 October |
| £24.00 per person | £27.00 per person |
Due to the nature of this event, we will not admit anyone under the age of 5yrs.
We do not recommend this for anyone under the age of 12yrs however this is at guardians’ discretion.
Please also be aware that due to the unpredictable nature of the trail, this event may not be suitable for some people with sensory or other specific needs.
Personal assistants will be admitted free of charge to accompany a guest with disability – verification may be requested on arrival.
Food and Drink
Why not purchase a Meal Voucher for an additional £8.00 upon booking, for a spook-tacular meal deal along our Trail of Terror, so there’s no need to eat beforehand!
Meerkat
Safe Zone 1
Meal Deal not available in this outlet
Other food options:
Hot pastries, paninis, fresh cakes, sweet treats, ice cream, hot & cold drinks
Wrap & Roll
Safe Zone 2
MEAL DEAL
Halloween hot dog (V) & regular soft drink
Other food options:
Donuts, slushies, crisps, snacks, hot & cold drinks
Chip ‘n’ Mix
Safe Zone 3
MEAL DEAL
Ghostly goujons & chips & regular soft drink
Other food options:
Ice cream, slushies, snacks, hot & cold drinks
Penguini’s
End of Trail
MEAL DEAL
Beef or smoky bean chilli rice bowl (V) & regular soft drink
Other food options:
Loaded, cheesy & gourmet chips, sweet treats, hot & cold drinks, alcoholic beverages
Snack Shack
End of Trail
Meal Deal not available in this outlet
Other food options:
Toasties, paninis, sandwiches, sweet treats, ice cream, hot & cold drinks, alcoholic beverages
(V) – vegetarian Meal Deal available.
*Meal Vouchers can be redeemed for Meal Deal options ONLY. Other food options cannot be purchased using Meal Voucher. Meal Deals are exempt from passholder discount. Meal Deals can be purchased without a Meal Voucher for £8.50 on the night of the event.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: This evening event does not include access to our daytime event Shriek Week. 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.
Trail of Terror event must be pre-booked online in advance for a specific time of arrival. Please be aware that tickets are non-refundable, do bear this in mind when deciding if this event is suitable for everyone in your group. 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.
Please be aware that all activities, terms & conditions, dates, times and prices are subject to change.