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.
Gifting just got easier…
Not only will you be helping to provide care for your favourite animal at Colchester Zoo but also be protecting endangered species from across the globe!
This income along with donations helps to fund Colchester Zoo’s charity, Colchester Zoological Society, which assists conservation projects all over the world, including its own project, the UmPhafa Nature Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.
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Conservation
Your Animal Adoption helps us to protect animals from across the globe, including our very own nature reserve, UmPhafa, located in South Africa!
