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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.
Get closer to our gentle giants…
Experience the opportunity to hand feed our towering giraffes! Each session caters for a smaller number of people per feed to make your day feel extra special, whilst also supporting the Zoo!
Limited availability so book early to avoid disappointment!
What’s included
Your perfect experience awaits:
Jess, April 2024We upgraded our day visit to include a giraffe feed for the family to make our day extra special. It was fantastic to be able to get up close and hand feed these gentle giants.
Important Information
- This experience is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to a different date.
- An Animal Feeding Experience does not admit entry into Colchester Zoo. Day tickets must be pre-booked in advance of booking the experience.
- A number of other groups may also be taking part in this experience at the same time.
- Our Giraffe Feeding Experience is not suitable for school parties.
- A printed ticket or valid PDF must be presented to the Animal Care Team to be able to participate in the experience.
- Colchester Zoo reserves the right to withdraw this experience at any time without prior notice.