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in General
Colchester Zoo has been recognised for their work in Education at the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums 50th Anniversary awards ceremony.   The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums turns 50 this year and representatives from...

in Action for the Wild & UmPhafa
On Saturday 2nd July, Amanda Butler and her husband, Barry Butler, from West Swindon arrived at Colchester Zoo to start a drive which saw them cover a distance of over 1,000 miles by car, over three days as they visited...

in Enclosures & Development
Please be aware that the Café UmPhafa has now reopened as Penguini's Pizza and Pasta. For the first few weeks the new restaurant will be offering a reduced menu to ensure that the service is to the high standard which we...

in General
Sadly on 23rd December 2015 the Lost Madagascar Express Road Train and it's station were destroyed in a fire. We are pleased to say that at no point were any animals or staff in danger. Since then the train has been closed...

in Animals
Over the last year Cynthia had been experiencing various health issues of which she was receiving numerous different treatments for but not responding to and unfortunately over the last few weeks we saw a massive deterioration in her health. On the...

OPENING TIMES

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

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