If you’re visiting today, you can purchase ‘On The Day’ tickets below.

You are now able to purchase entry tickets on the same day that you wish to visit Colchester Zoo. Simply click the button below to purchase your ON THE DAY TICKET. Tickets purchased on the same day as your visit will be charged at the Standard Admission Rate and DO NOT qualify for the e-ticket discount.

Those visiting with valid Zoo Passes or complimentary, adoption, open-dated tickets, or those wishing to use Tesco Reward Partner Codes, are not required to pre-book in advance.

 ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE!
• Please be aware that our payment portal no longer supports older versions of Internet Explorer. Please use an alternative browser to make your purchase.
• We recommend pre-booking E-Tickets online in advance to SAVE money on your admission.
• Standard admission is available on the gate on the day of your visit.

Standard Admission Gate Price from 1st January to 28th March 2024:

Ticket TypeStandard Admission
GATE PRICE
Adult (16 – 59yrs) £22.50
Child (3-15yrs) £18.50
Senior (60+) £21.50
Under 3 FREE
Assistant FREE
Prices are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change without notice. A £0.50 booking fee applies per transaction. *Full Entry T&Cs apply.

Please click here to see possible events taking place on the day of your visit.


Standard Admission Gate Price from 29th March to 30th June 2024:

Ticket TypeStandard Admission
GATE PRICE
Adult (16 – 59yrs) £28.50
Child (3-15yrs) £21.00
Senior (60+) £27.00
Under 3 FREE
Assistant FREE
Prices are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change without notice. A £0.50 booking fee applies per transaction. *Full Entry T&Cs apply.

Please click here to see possible events taking place on the day of your visit.


1. Click the ‘Purchase on the day’ tickets button above.
3. Select the number of tickets you require.
4. Pay for your tickets alongside a 50p transactional booking fee.
5. You will receive a confirmation email containing a PDF with your digital tickets.

Important Information
• Standard admission is available on the gate on the day of your visit or by purchasing an ‘ON THE DAY TICKET’ online.
• Tickets purchased on the same day as your visit will be charged at the Standard Admission Rate and DO NOT qualify for the e-ticket discount.
• No admission discounts are currently available online.
• Tesco Voucher Reward Codes can be used for entry on the gate on the day of your visit – find out more.
• Tickets are non-refundable and standard entry terms and conditions apply.

E-tickets

You can purchase E-tickets online in advance for visits to Colchester Zoo. By pre-booking your tickets in advance you could SAVE up to 15% on Standard Admission Gate price.


Open Dated Ticket

Open Dated tickets are valid for 1 visit to Colchester Zoo on any date of your choosing (except Christmas Day) within 12 months of the purchase date. Simply bring your open dated e-ticket with you on the day you wish to visit to enjoy your day at Colchester Zoo!

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