Some areas of the Zoo are CLOSED to allow us to prepare for our Halloween events. ... read more
Until 3rd November, there will be restricted access at Bears of the Rising Sun (lower viewing) and our Elephant Bushwalk will be closed.
From 14th October 2024, our Woodland Hollow will be closed.
Caring for wildlife and wild places
Colchester Zoo has always cared passionately about the world’s threatened species.
Providing financial and technical assistance, Colchester Zoo aims to raise awareness among local people in community conservation programmes, as well as supporting conservation research.
Since 2004, Colchester Zoo has donated over £4.7 million to a broad spectrum of conservation projects worldwide. Projects over the years have included a wide range of species from orangutans to vultures, hornbills to Komodo dragons and elephants to moths.
Conservation Projects
Learn more about the conservation projects that we support across the globe.
Fundraising
There are many ways that you can help raise money to support conservation worldwide.
Make a donation
Your donation no matter what size will help towards caring for wildlife and wild places
Breeding Programmes
Our zoological management team are committee members for a number of these breeding programmes.
Community Outreach
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Sustainability
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UmPhafa Nature Reserve
The UmPhafa Nature Reserve, situated in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is a 6,000 hectare reserve comprised of a number of farms previously managed for cattle and encompasses a wide range of habitats from acacia savannah and bushveld to mountainous terrain.
