Once again Harley Street Dentist Peter Kertesz has paid some of Colchester Zoo’s residents a visit! Peter usually treats humans but after founding ZooDent in 1985 he has also become known for his work in veterinary dentist care.
During his recent...
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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.
Meerkats make room as their mob grows once again!
On the 10th February 2016, Pippa, our dominant female Meerkat gave birth to pups! They are doing very well and mum is being very attentive.
As they continue to grow stronger they can now be seen outside where the rest of...
Colchester Zoo welcomes back the Striated caracara!
On the 23rd February Colchester Zoo welcomed a female Striated caracara from London Zoo. Our new arrival has been named Blue by her keepers and she will be housed at our Wild Displays Arena. Blue is the first of her species...
Lambing season success at UmPhafa Reserve!
The lambing season at our UmPhafa Reserve in South Africa this year has gone far better than we expected or could have hoped for. With the past massive fires ravaging most of the reserve and the late rains we were uncertain...
It’s love at first sight for one new otterly adorable pair at Colchester Zoo!
On the 10th February Colchester Zoo welcomed a female short clawed otter named Priya from the New Forest Wildlife Park. Priya arrived to join our resident male Ravi after the sad loss of his late partner Lena at the start of...
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