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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

Animals + Nature

Suitable For

toddler

toddler

3-5

3-5

6-9

6-9

10+

10+

Claire’s Tip

Claire's Tips
"Book online to save money or use your Tesco Clubcard vouchers"

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

RestaurantGift shopToiletsWheelchairs For HireFREE Wifi

How To Get There

Directions

Take the A1124 exit (Junction 26) off the main A12 following the brown elephant signs.

Static google map of Colchester Zoo

Tips

We love the zoo! We have gold cards and it is great to kill a few hours over the weekend.

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

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 ??????