Events in or near East Anglia

Join Colchester Zoo as they celebrate their charity, Colchester Zoological Society and the vital conservation work that they undertake in the UK and worldwide.

From meeting members of the Animal Care Team, to learning how to be a ranger on UmPhafa Private Nature Reserve, there will be lots of chances to find out about their work.

They will also be hosting their very own Conservation Festival on 29th May where you'll be able to find out more about conservation efforts around the world and in the UK.

Did you know... the Aldabra Giant Tortoise can live up to 150 years!

Join Colchester Zoo as thy share all things smooth and scaly with a range of reptile inspired activities. From the humid habitat of the Komodo Dragons to the brightly coloured Emerald Tree Monitor Lizard, find out more about these incredbile animals and how the Zoo cares for them.

Colchester Zoo Summer Celebrations are set to be sizzling!

Keep the kids entertained this summer by visiting throughout the school holidays. 

You can also enjoy more for your money on 10th & 24th August 2024 with a later closing time!

Test your skills against the animal kingdom with a variety of fun animal-themed challenges around Colchester Zoo.

Challenges include, 'how long you can hold your breath' and 'are you as fast as a Cheetah'. Test your abilities and see if you can win gold in the Colchester Zoolympics.

Did you know... the Amur Tiger is the biggest of all the cats!

Join Colchester Zoo for a purr-fect weekend as they share paw-some facts about these magnificent creatures with a range of activities about their fabulous felines and the different ways they look after them.

Experience a summer like no other as Colchester Zoo host a number of activities for all the family to enjoy!

Journye around the park and watch as the animals soak up the summer sun. Feelign toasty yourself? Duck out of the heat and head into one of their many undercover areas! You can even pick yourself up a delicious and cooling treat at one of their many seasonal catering outlets. There will be lots to see and do as you relax into the evening.

Did you know... a Chimpanzee isn't a monkey - it's an ape!

Discover the different between an ape, monkey or lemur with fun activities suitable for the whole family. You can helath chek some toy animals and make some enrichment items for the primates at areas around the Zoo.

As the temperature drops and the senses sharpen, you will have the chance to see some of Colchester Zoo's animls in a whole new light, as some bed down for the evening whilst for others the night is just the beginning...

Did you know... African Elephants are either left or right tusked!

Celebrate Colchester Zoo's African Elephants and Southern White Rhinos with a range of fun activities suitable for the whole family! Find out how wild Rhinos live in their reserve in South Africa and how they are supporting conservation efforts to save these amazing mammals.

Learn just what it takes to care for some of the most endangered species around the world with Colchester Zoo's Zookeeper Weekend. You can try some of the tasks they do every day; from analysing poo to preparing enrichment and training.

Colchester Zoo's Trail of Terror is back for 2024!

The Trail of Terror begins as soon aas you step foot in the door, from rustling bushes, to masked monsters and screaming scarers, they could get you anytime and anywhere.

This October half term, enjoy a week filled with SPOOK-TACULAR daytime activities at Colchester Zoo suitable for children of all ages.

Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with Colchester Zoo's festive activities taking place throughout the day! 

Colchester Zoo's Enchanted Trail of Light is back for 2024!

Experience the wonder of the lights and magical atmosphere! With a host of illuminations along a designated route, dancing fountatins and fairies spreading their magic, Colchester Zoo's light trail event will leave you feeling Enchanted.