Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo Support conservation and help care for wildlife and wild places at Essex’s No. 1 Outdoor Activity! Zoo Licence Holder: Mr Richard Spurgeon
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Enjoy a wild adventure at Essex's No.1 Outdoor Activity, Colchester Zoological Society! Escape to the vast plains of Africa or step into the humid habitat of Asia! With over 150 species to see across 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes your, exploration will provide a full day of ‘edutainment’. Get closer to nature at CZS with a whole host of fun activities. Hand feed the colourful lorikeets

a sweet nectar treat, get hands on at the award-winning Exploratorium, enjoy a trip on the Lost Madagascar Express Road Train to rest your feet, or watch your little one release their wild side at the Jungle Tumble soft play! Be sure to stop by one of the many animal encounters to find out more about your favourite species and don’t forget to journey through Dinosaur Realm to discover more about the prehistoric creatures of the past, PLUS so much more! Your adventure at Essex’s top conservation Zoo, CZS, isn’t just a great day out for all ages but also helps to care for wildlife and wild places worldwide, protecting all creatures great and small, from the towering giraffe to the crawling insects!

Exclusive Member Event! 🐾To say a huge thank you for your support as a CZS Annual Member and to celebrate the amazing fa...
07/06/2026

Exclusive Member Event! 🐾

To say a huge thank you for your support as a CZS Annual Member and to celebrate the amazing father figures among you, we’re hosting a special offer weekend!

As a CZS Member, you can bring up to four family or friends this Father’s Day weekend and receive 50% OFF their admission to Colchester Zoological Society!

Find out more, and make memories that will last forever this Father’s Day weekend 👉 https://ow.ly/xcTB50Z752S
T&Cs apply.

Following the birth of a pileated gibbon on 2nd February 2026, we are now delighted to share that the baby has been conf...
07/06/2026

Following the birth of a pileated gibbon on 2nd February 2026, we are now delighted to share that the baby has been confirmed as female, and named Noi which means little one in Lao and Thai culture.

Be sure to stop by River’s Edge on your next visit to see baby Noi and her parents, Qiwen, and Lae.

Join us tomorrow, Sunday 7th June 2026, as we are joined by ever-popular children characters, Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig & Bab...
06/06/2026

Join us tomorrow, Sunday 7th June 2026, as we are joined by ever-popular children characters, Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig & Baby Evie! Bring along your cheeky piglets to our character day where they will be greeting visitors at intervals throughout the day.

Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/QiAE50Z74L7

06/06/2026

Our ever-popular Santa Experience is back for 2026! 🎅

Someone is already planning his visit down from the North Pole and he’s bringing a cuddly friend for you to meet.

Tickets available soon – get ready to book your tickets!

Our fully funded and managed conservation project, UmPhafa Nature Reserve, has identified four new species on the Reserv...
06/06/2026

Our fully funded and managed conservation project, UmPhafa Nature Reserve, has identified four new species on the Reserve!

With the help of iNaturalist, a tool used to help monitor and identify various wildlife species, the UmPhafa Team are able to discover new wildlife on the Reserve, including this mottled painted reed frog, native to eastern Southern Africa.

Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/2CxO50Z74K0

SAVE up to £175 OFF an Extra-Ordinary Animal Experience booked to take place before 30th June 2026. With the opportunity...
05/06/2026

SAVE up to £175 OFF an Extra-Ordinary Animal Experience booked to take place before 30th June 2026. With the opportunity to go behind the scenes with a number of species, you won’t want to miss out!

Find out more and get your experience booked in before it’s too late 👉 https://ow.ly/2yTL50Z74HV
*T&Cs apply.

04/06/2026

Have you visited recently and spotted white webs around the Africa section? 🐛

Don’t worry, this specific species of caterpillar, the ermine moth, is native to the UK and have built these webs to keep them safe from predators before they go through the transformation of metamorphosis and emerge as a moth!

Watch the video to find out more and hear from Africa keeper, Laura.

We are delighted to announce that on Saturday 9th May 2026, coppery t**i monkey, Copper, gave birth to a single offsprin...
04/06/2026

We are delighted to announce that on Saturday 9th May 2026, coppery t**i monkey, Copper, gave birth to a single offspring.

The Animal Care Team are pleased to report that the family is doing well with their little one, and their first offspring, Benji, who remains with the group is showing a keen interest in his new sibling!

Unfortunately, this species still faces a number of threats out in the wild; they are often killed for bush meat and caught for the pet trade. Therefore, this birth is excellent news for the European breeding programme and for the conservation of these animals.

Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/Vozi50Z7tWM

Join the fight against poaching! With your help, we can protect African wildlife at our funded nature reserve, UmPhafa N...
03/06/2026

Join the fight against poaching!

With your help, we can protect African wildlife at our funded nature reserve, UmPhafa Nature Reserve , from illegal poaching and conserve endangered flora and fauna. If you would like to find out more and help support this project, you can donate via our Crowdfunder 👉 https://ow.ly/3YWo50Z6NhJ

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