Today's Announcements

If you have any queries regarding your visit, you can find answers to our most popular FAQs HERE

Please be aware that access to Worlds Apart exhibit is currently limited due to important maintenance work taking place. Viewing of out green anacondas and rhinoceros iguanas is still available, along with an alternative entrance to our walkthrough exhibit.

To allow us to prepare for our upcoming Halloween events, the viewing area at lower Bears of the Rising Sun will be limited. Our Elephant Bush Walk will is currently closed along with our picnic area located at Smooth-coated Otters.

SAVE PAPER and download the Colchester Zoo App ahead of your visit for an interactive map and all of today's animal encounter times!

Make sure you TURN ON the Bluetooth and location services on your mobile device to use the INTERACTIVE map function.

Your support is still critical – now more than ever. Find out how you can help us here.

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