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
Armadillo Experience
Meet our Armadillo Meet a favourite amongst keepers and visitors alike, Gomez the hairy Armadillo! This unique experience is...
Amur Tiger
Amur Tiger The largest of the big cat family will truly amaze you during this face to face encounter!...
Giant Tortoise Experience
Meet our Giant Tortoises Step back in time and meet these prehistoric giants. Meeting one of the largest reptile...
Giraffe Experience
Giraffe Come and meet our tallest residents at the zoo. These animals truly stand head and shoulders above the...
Lemur Experience
Lemurs This excitable bunch will make your encounter a ‘conspiracy’ to remember. The lemurs are always on the move,...
Mandrill Experience
Mandrill Monkey Come and meet our colourful ‘troop’ of mandrill monkeys. This group is full of mischief and will...
Meerkat Experience
Scurrying around, foraging or standing on sentry duty, they will be sure to captivate you. Did you know? Meerkat clans,...
Sloth Experience
This is your chance to meet the slowest and sleepiest animals on the planet – the Linne’s two-toed sloth....
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...