The first of Colchester Zoo’s Butterfly Glade residents have arrived! These amazing creatures came to us as pupae and have carefully been glued into a safe and warm nursery so they can complete their transformation. We have welcomed two different species...

On Friday 6th February Colchester Zoo welcomed a new pack of African hunting dogs! Friday morning saw the arrival of six young male dogs from Boras Zoo in Sweden. They are all siblings born between 2012 and 2013!  The boys have moved...

Born on the 23rd January our Pied Tamarin twins were Colchester Zoo's very first arrivals of 2015! As they continue to grow healthy and strong we are reminded just how special these little ones are to the survival of their endangered...

The Fregate beetle is one of Colchester Zoo’s smaller and lesser known residents. They are found exclusively on the small island of Fregate making it also one of our most endangered species. This is why our recent hatching of larva into...

2015 is here which means it’s time for the annual stock take! At the beginning of the year zoos worldwide must take on the almighty task of counting each animal within their care. This is something we must complete as part...