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.
EAZA Elephant TAG EEHV Fund
European Zoo Collections
Supported since 2010
£866.63 donated this year
LWIRO Primate Rehabilitation Centre
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Supported since 2013
£4,973.34 donated this year
Past projects
Since 2004, Colchester Zoo has support a number of projects around the world. Find out more about these projects below.
Over 60 projects supported…
