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For a wild day out, take the kids to Colchester Zoo! Explore the large park and you will discover amazing animals, such as tigers lions, orang-utans, komodo dragons, elephants, otters, giant tortoises, penguins, leopards, chimpanzees and many many more! Check out the Discovery Centre, where you can get a hands-on experience with friendly bugs including the Giant African Land Snail! There are daily feeds and talks so you can learn more and also ask the keepers any questions you have. There are 4 adventure play areas so you'll be spoilt for choice!
Somewhere To Eat?
There are a large number of food outlets to choose from.Are There Toilets?
There are toilets around the zoo.Want To Treat Yourself?
There are two shops selling a great selection of gifts and souvenirs.Where Shall I Park?
There is FREE on-site parking.Features
- Outdoor
- Indoor
- Disabled Access
- Open All Year
Category

Animals + Nature
Suitable For

toddler

3-5

6-9

10+
Claire’s Tip

Opening Times
Opens 9:30 Closing times vary throughout the year so please check the website before you visit.
Price Information
- Adult: £28.50
- Child: £21.00
- Senior: £27.00
Facilities
•Restaurant•Gift shop•Toilets•Wheelchairs For Hire•FREE Wifi
How To Get There
- Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL
- 01206331292
- Website
Directions
Take the A1124 exit (Junction 26) off the main A12 following the brown elephant signs.

Tips
What was your day out like? Login with Facebook to Write a tip- Elli G.
- Joined: 10 years ago
- 1 Review
We love the zoo! We have gold cards and it is great to kill a few hours over the weekend.
- Pamela S.
- Joined: 10 years ago
- 1 Review
I've always loved this zoo and I am now experiencing the magic of it all again with my daughter now 15 months who loves it xxx
- Jacks F.
- Joined: 10 years ago
- 1 Review
It is really good and it is good! If you have like 2 year old and a 11 year old this is the right place for you! If you have any questions ask me ??????