Home to over 155 species and set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes, Colchester Zoo hosts many different habitats, from the humid home of Komodo Dragons to their very own Africa plain, Kingdom of the Wild, home to White Rhino, Giraffes, Ostrich, Zebra and Kudu.
Where is Colchester Zoo located?
Colchester Zoo is located in Stanway, Colchester, Essex. It can easily be found by following the signs from the A12.
Details on what activities are available at Colchester Zoo?
Colchester Zoo has many fantastic undercover areas, so you can stay warm and dry on even the wettest of days. Stop by Rajang's Forest and see if you can hang for as long as an Orangtuan, feed the Rainbow Lorikeets in their tropical walkthrough aviary, Australian Rainbows. PLUS you can also walk through areas such as Worlds Apart, the perfect place to warm up on a chilly day!
Colchester Zoo also offers a range of food and drink options so there's no need to worry about a picnic! PLUS there are loads of gifts and treats in the Outpost Gift Shop, so you can find the perfect souvenir to remember your day! The Outpost Gift Shop is accessible without having to enter the Zoo so you can even pop by for a spot of shopping or to find the perfect gift for a loved one.
Things to do in the local area?
Colchester is a town in the county of Essex, in southeast England. In the Castle Park, Colchester Castle is a huge Norman keep, built on the foundations of a Roman temple.
Other Information
Why not enjoy unlimited visit for a whole year with the annual Zoo Pass membership. Not only will you be able to explore Colchester Zoo 365 days a year* but you will also receive a whole host of other benefits including discounts in the catering outlets and on selected items in the Outpost Gift Shop.
*Excludes Christmas Day.
