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...
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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.
Amanda’s Jumbo Drive to Save the Elephants
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...
Penguini's Now Open
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...
Lost Madagascar Express Road Train reopens after devastating fire!
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...
Colchester Zoo mourns the loss of Cynthia the White Rhino
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...
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