Today's Announcements

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

You may experience heavy traffic around the surrounding area until Tuesday 16th July 2024 due to planned roadworks and two-way traffic lights on Maldon Road (B1022) at the Warren Lane junction. Please take this into consideration when planning your journey to and from the Zoo.

Visits before 19th August 2024

You may experience heavy traffic around the surrounding area on your journey home due to planned roadworks along the A12 southbound carriageway between J26 Stanway and J25 Marks Tey.

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ADVANCED NOTICE:

Please be aware that Penguini's Restaurant and Southern Kitchen will be CARD ONLY from Monday 8th July 2024.

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Beautiful, Unusual & Rare Species Of The Animal Kingdom

Colchester Zoo is home to over 155 species set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes!

As you navigate your way around Colchester Zoo you’ll visit many different habitats and see animals from around the world, from the humid habitat of our Komodo dragons to our very own Africa plain, home to White rhino, giraffes, ostrich, zebra and kudu!