Get closer than ever before!
Embark on a journey around Colchester Zoo and be introduced to a host of amazing animals, including the mischievous meerkats, Gelada baboons and much more.
Otters, Gelada Baboons & Meerkats:
- Find out all about our otter family from their keepers.
- Meet the World’s last ‘Grass-grazing’ primates the Gelada Baboons.
- Join the Mob of Meerkats and help clean out their ‘Suricata Sands’ exhibit
Lemurs:
- Meet the leaping lemurs and learn all about this popular species.
- Assist one of the primate keepers in encouraging natural behaviours such as feeding and foraging.
Anteaters & Sun bears:
- Get the opportunity to go behind the scenes at our bears purpose built facility
- Prepare a meal only a Giant Anteater would appreciate and watch them tuck in
Don’t forget to collect your special souvenir pack from the Experience Office at the end of the day!
Our Animal Experiences are not currently available to book online.
We are not currently taking any payments for experiences however if you would like to enquire you can do so by calling 01206 331292 ext 232 or 237 or via experiences@colchesterzoo.org
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