Pre-book your Zoo Admission E-Tickets to Colchester Zoo in advance and SAVE!
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.
• E-tickets can be purchased online in advance until 23:59 the day BEFORE you wish to visit.
• Standard admission is available on the gate on the day of your visit or by purchasing an ‘ON THE DAY TICKET’ online.
• TESCO Reward Partner Codes CANNOT be used purchase E-tickets online via our website and can only be redeemed on the day of your visit at our Ticket Office.
• TESCO Reward Partner Codes can only be used towards on the day gate price and CANNOT be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount, or promotion, including, but limited to, our January Blues Offer. You can check our gate price below.
Visits between 29th March and 1st September 2024:
| TICKET TYPE | STANDARD GATE PRICES | WEEKDAY E-TICKET PRICES | WEEKEND E-TICKET PRICES | SCHOOL HOLIDAYS E-TICKET PRICES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (16 – 59yrs) | £28.50 | £24.23 | £25.65 | £27.08 |
| Child (3 – 15yrs) | £21.00 | £17.85 | £18.90 | £19.95 |
| Senior (60+) | £27.00 | £22.95 | £24.30 | £25.65 |
| Under 3 | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Assistant | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE |
Please click here to see possible events taking place on the day of your visit.
2. Select an available date to visit.
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
• E-tickets can be purchased online in advance until 23:59 the day BEFORE you wish to visit.
• 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.
• By selecting our ‘with donation‘ option, £1 will be donated to our charity Action for the Wild with every paying ticket.
• 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.
Please read our full Entry Terms & Conditions here.
On the Day Ticket
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.
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!