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ZOO NEWS

There's always a new story to tell at Colchester Zoo, from welcoming new arrivals, to exciting things to see and discover.

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Since introducing our two groups of female spider monkeys to create one large group, the vacant enclosure at Inca Trail is undergoing some refurbishments to be turned into a brand new area to house our second group of squirrel monkeys who...

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The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), which promotes the values of good zoos and aquariums, has put together their own list of the top ten reptiles and amphibians who have most benefitted from the support of zoos...

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We have had our first success in breeding golden poison dart frogs! Keepers are extremely proud of their tiny froglet who is currently off show as it continues to grow!  Despite averaging no more than two and a half cms in...

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On the 28th May 2014 our Spotted Hyena adults Kalabi and Abu became proud parents again for the third time! Since then the cub has continued to grow and thrive and has recently been given the name Kivuli, which means shadow...

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Our two groups of female spider monkeys have become one as the group along our Inca Trail have now moved house to join those in the Valley Zone, at Medellin Monkeys. This group is now made up of females including Minder...

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5.00pm close or dusk if earlier
Last admission to zoo grounds at 4.00pm

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