Today's Announcements

Please be aware that the outdoor area of Pygmy hippos is currently closed whilst we upgrade the hippo area and improve visitor viewing.

As a preventative measure following a Housing Order by the Secretary of State regarding Avian Flu, the majority of our bird species are currently off-show.

The indoor area of Wilds of Asia is also closed for development work.

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

 

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

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Farewell to Amur Tiger Igor

Farewell to Amur Tiger Igor

August 26, 2021

Farewell to Amur Tiger Igor On Wednesday 25th August...

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Coppery Titi monkey baby born!

Coppery Titi monkey baby born!

July 23, 2021

Coppery Titi monkey baby born! On 27th June 2021,...

New Arrivals

Crowned lemur baby born!

Crowned lemur baby born!

July 8, 2021

Crowned lemur baby born! We’re excited to announce that...

New Arrivals

Essex Mum Award Nominees!

Essex Mum Award Nominees!

July 6, 2021

Essex Mum Award Nominees! We are once again pleased...

News

Feathers of the Forest

Feathers of the Forest

May 28, 2021

Feathers of the Forest At the end of 2020,...

News

Meet the latest editions to the troop!

Meet the latest editions to the troop!

May 17, 2021

Meet the latest editions to the troop! On 9th...

News

Action for the Wild project support continues

Action for the Wild project support continues

May 14, 2021

Action for the Wild project support continues Colchester Zoo’s...

Conservation

Mali & Tatau join Tiga at Rajang’s Forest

Mali & Tatau join Tiga at Rajang’s Forest

May 14, 2021

Mali & Tatau join Tiga at Rajang’s Forest We...

New Arrivals

Warthog Piglets named!

Warthog Piglets named!

April 29, 2021

Warthog Piglets Named! We are thrilled to announce that...

New Arrivals

Double Trouble!

Double Trouble!

April 16, 2021

Double Trouble! On Tuesday 9th March, our Animal Care...

News

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