Let the celebrations begin…
Throughout the May Half Term, we are hosting a variety of fun activities daily in celebration of turning 60! Our Zoobilee week is bursting at the seams like our party balloon’s and is packed with mystical shows from Magic Iain, Samba Dancers, and Marimba Music from Otto & The Mutapa Calling. PLUS, so much more!
Why not share your favourite memories of Colchester Zoo from the last 60 years on our Memory Wall located at the exit outside The Outpost Gift Shop!
*Please note that the Memory Wall will only be available from 11.00am to 3.00pm.
Birthday Bonanza!
Don’t forget to join us on Friday 2nd June 2023 as we remain OPEN until 8:30pm for our birthday bonanza! Surround yourself with festive and cheer as we party the day away!
Every day is a celebration like no other as we cherish this marvellous milestone. Become a part of the Colchester Zoo history celebrating the past and present and as we look forward to the next 60 years.
View our timetable below:
Saturday 27th May
TIME ACTIVITY 10:00am Magic Iain – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 11:00am Samba Dancers – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 11:00am to 4:00pm Conservation Science Activities – Nature Area 12 noon Carnival Workshop – Terrace area opposite Snack Shack 1:00pm Magic Iain – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 2:00pm Samba Dancers – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 3:00pm Carnival Workshop – Terrace area opposite Snack Shack 4:00pm Zoo Crew Party – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant Sunday 28th May
TIME ACTIVITY 10:00am Magic Iain – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 11:00am Steel Drums – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 11:00am to 4:00pm Conservation Science Activities – Nature Area 12 noon Carnival Workshop – Terrace area opposite Snack Shack 1:00pm Magic Iain – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 2:00pm Steel Drums – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 3:00pm Carnival Workshop – Terrace area opposite Snack Shack 4:00pm Zoo Crew Party – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant Monday 29th May
TIME ACTIVITY 10:00am Magic Iain – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 11:00am Steel Drums – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 11:00am to 4:00pm Conservation Science Activities – Nature Area 12 noon Carnival Workshop – Terrace area opposite Snack Shack 1:00pm Magic Iain – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 2:00pm Steel Drums – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 3:00pm Carnival Workshop – Terrace area opposite Snack Shack 4:00pm Zoo Crew Party – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant Tuesday 30th May
TIME ACTIVITY 10:00am Magic Iain – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 11:00am Marimba Music from Otto & The Mutapa Calling – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 11:00am to 4:00pm Conservation Science Activities – Nature Area 12 noon Carnival Workshop – Terrace area opposite Snack Shack 1:00pm Magic Iain – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 2:00pm Marimba Music from Otto & The Mutapa Calling – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 3:00pm Carnival Workshop – Terrace area opposite Snack Shack 4:00pm Zoo Crew Party – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant Wednesday 31st May
TIME ACTIVITY 10:00am Magic Iain – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 11:00am Samba Dancers – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 11:00am to 4:00pm Conservation Science Activities – Nature Area 12 noon Carnival Workshop – Terrace area opposite Snack Shack 1:00pm Magic Iain – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 2:00pm Samba Dancers – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 3:00pm Carnival Workshop – Terrace area opposite Snack Shack 4:00pm Zoo Crew Party – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant Thursday 1st June
TIME ACTIVITY 10:00am Magic Iain – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 11:00am Samba Dancers – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 11:00am to 4:00pm Conservation Science Activities – Nature Area 12 noon Carnival Workshop – Terrace area opposite Snack Shack 1:00pm Magic Iain – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 2:00pm Samba Dancers – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 3:00pm Carnival Workshop – Terrace area opposite Snack Shack 4:00pm Zoo Crew Party – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant Friday 2nd June *BIRTHDAY SPECTACULAR*
To help mark this exceptional special day, our Zoobilee timetable is packed with birthday celebrations, including a Zoobilee Party at 5:00pm!
TIME ACTIVITY 10:00am Magic Iain – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 11:00am Marimba Music from Otto & The Mutapa Calling – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 11:00am to 4:00pm Conservation Science Activities – Nature Area 12 noon Carnival Workshop – Terrace area opposite Snack Shack 1:00pm Magic Iain – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 2:00pm Marimba Music from Otto & The Mutapa Calling – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 3:00pm Carnival Workshop – Terrace area opposite Snack Shack 4:00pm Zoo Crew Party – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 5:00pm Zoobilee Party with live music by Silence the Sirens – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant Saturday 3rd June
TIME ACTIVITY 10:00am Magic Iain – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 11:00am Steel Drums – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 11:00am to 4:00pm Conservation Science Activities – Nature Area 12 noon Carnival Workshop – Terrace area opposite Snack Shack 1:00pm Magic Iain – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 2:00pm Steel Drums – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 3:00pm Carnival Workshop – Terrace area opposite Snack Shack 4:00pm Zoo Crew Party – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant Sunday 4th June
TIME ACTIVITY 10:00am Magic Iain – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 11:00am Marimba Music from Otto & The Mutapa Calling – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 11:00am to 4:00pm Conservation Science Activities – Nature Area 12 noon Carnival Workshop – Terrace area opposite Snack Shack 1:00pm Magic Iain – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 2:00pm Marimba Music from Otto & The Mutapa Calling – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant 3:00pm Carnival Workshop – Terrace area opposite Snack Shack 4:00pm Zoo Crew Party – Main Stage opposite Penguini’s Restaurant
Please beware that all events, dates and times are subject to change.