It is with great pain and sorrow we have had to take the decision to close Colchester Zoo down to visitors from the morning of Monday 23rd March.
For more information please read the letter written by the directors of Colchester Zoo here.
We hope to be able to re-open in July but this is dependant on further Government guidance.
For more information on our re-opening plan please click here.
Your support is critical – now more than ever.
Find out how you can help us here.
Due to COVID-19 our Encounters will not be taking place when we re-open until further notice.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused but this decision has been made with the safety of visitors and staff in mind.
For more information on our re-opening plan please click here.