Mabaso the white rhino calf continues to grow bigger and stronger every day and at nearly 9 months old he has now been mixed with our giraffe out in the Kingdom of the Wild paddock! All went well on their first...

Once again our dominant female Pippa has given birth to healthy pups! This time she welcomed three new arrivals and the rest of the group were all quick to help mum out with looking after this tiny trio! Born on the...

Humboldt penguins are monogamous and work hard as a pair to create the perfect nest to lay their eggs. The main breeding seasons are from March to April and September to October so now is the perfect time to begin the...

On 28th February 2015 staff at Colchester Zoo were devastated to lose male mandrill, Dume, who was 20 years of age and the dominant breeding male within the group. Dume had been a resident at Colchester Zoo since 2004 and was...

This week Colchester Zoo has welcomed an African pygmy hedgehog! This new arrival has moved into its new home at the Sensation Station - the perfect place for an animal who relies on its different senses to survive! A full-grown African...