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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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in General
It was a normal day for the Pearcy family enjoying a day out at the zoo and Caroline, although heavily pregnant had no feeling that this was going to be the day she would be giving birth to her second child....

in Action for the Wild & UmPhafa
Orangutans are facing daily threats of injury and death from the conflict between humans and wildlife over the rich habitat in the forests of Borneo. Individual orangutans are becoming trapped and isolated as the natural resources of the forest are destroyed...

in Action for the Wild & UmPhafa
Young chimpanzees and monkeys once destined for the illegal pet trade are being given a chance to be wild, thanks to the Centre de Rehabilitation des Primates de Lwiro, a haven close to the protected Kahuzi-Biega National Park in the Democratic...

in Action for the Wild & UmPhafa
Kat Smith, one of our keepers at Colchester Zoo, volunteered at Vulpro in May 2015. As one of Action for the Wild's supported projects Kat tells us of her time with Vulpro. "I have always been passionate about vultures and wildlife...

in General
Visit Colchester Zoo for a fantastic family day out with daily displays, fantastic food outlets and the chance to hand feed some of nature's giants!  SAVE ON THE COST OF ADMISSION! Don't forget to buy your E-tickets online, at least 24...

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

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