Meet the waddling penguins and become part of their ‘huddle’.
Their big personalities and social dynamic will leave you fascinated by this species.
Did you know? Penguins are monogamous and often choose to mate for life with just one partner.
Other experiences in Keeper Shadowing
Komodo Dragons Experience
You will be taken behind the scenes of this state of the art enclosure where the keepers will talk...
Aardvark Experience
Join the Aardvarks in their burrow for an up close encounter. These nocturnal African animals may be snoozing, but...
Amur Tiger
The largest of the big cat family will truly amaze you during this face to face encounter. This encounter...
Giant Tortoise Experience
Step back in time and meet these prehistoric giants. Meeting two of the largest species found in the world,...
Giraffe Experience
Come and meet our tallest residents at the zoo. These animals truly stand head and shoulders above the rest...
Lemur Experience
This excitable bunch will make your encounter a ‘conspiracy’ to remember. The lemurs are always on the move, leaping...
Mandrill Experience
Come and meet our colourful ‘troop’ of mandrill monkeys. This group is full of mischief and will leave a...
Meerkat Experience
Scurrying around, foraging or standing on sentry duty, they will be sure to captivate you. Did you know? Meerkat clans,...
Spotted Hyena Experience
This is no ‘laughing’ matter! Colchester Zoo is the only zoo in the UK where you can meet spotted...
White Rhino Experience
Come and be introduced to our ‘Crash’ of Rhinos. These gentle giants have enormous personalities that you are bound...