Colchester Zoo has over 250 species and some of the best cat and primate collections in the UK, 60 acres of parkland.
Over 250 species of animal set in 60 acres of parkland. Daily presentations include feeding elephants, giraffes, snake handling and more. There is also a children's pet area, 4 play areas, Kalahari Capers softplay complex, Road Train and children's train ride. Enclosures include Penguin Shores, Wilds of Asia, Lion Rock, Spirit of Africa, Kingdom of the Wild, Playa Patagonia and Dragons of Komodo. There is a self-service restaurant, snacks, ice-cream and gift shop. The Zoo has also recently been awared 'Large Visitor Attraction of the Year'.
Opening Hours
Open daily Easter - Sep 0930-1800 (Jun & July to start of holiday),
Summer holidays 0930-1830,
Oct-Mar 0930-1700 (or dusk if earlier).
Closed Christmas Day.
Admission/Fee
Discounts
Admission Fee/Person:
GBP
7.50
- 13.99
Children: (3-14) £6.99. Under 3s free.
Concessions: £8.99 senior citizens.
Group/family: 5% off when 3-8 people visit with one paying child.
Groups of more than 15: £8.50 Adult, £5.99 Child,
£6.99 Senior Citizen.
