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.
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How to get here by Car:
Colchester Zoo is located just south of Colchester. Take the A1124 exit (Junction 26) off the main A12 following the brown elephant signs and using the new Stanway Western Bypass. Colchester Zoo is situated on Maldon Road in Stanway.
- From the M25: About 40 minutes from Junction 28 of the M25 to reach the A12
- From Southend: About 1 hour’s journey, 40 miles using A127 and A130 to reach the A12
- From Hertfordshire: About 1 hour’s journey – 50 miles using A414 or A120 to reach the A12
- From Stansted Airport: About 50 mins journey, 30 miles using A120 to reach the A12. For car hire from Stansted Airport www.budget-stansted.com
Car parking is free and disabled car parking spaces are available close to the zoo entrance. NB Blue badges must be displayed to use the disabled parking area
If you need a lift or could provide one and would like to help the environment – why not share your car journey to the Zoo? Try these car share sites www.essexcarshare.com and www.liftshare.org
Cyclists:
Please note that there are cycle racks provided at the top of the car parks, close to the Zoo entrance.
Train:
Colchester North Train Station can be reached by Liverpool Street services from London within in an hour or is easily reached along the Lowestoft or Norwich networks to Ipswich and then on to Colchester. Colchester Zoo is just 10 minutes by taxi or can be reached by bus. See details below.
Find out more about visiting by trainhere.
Bus:
Main Bus Services
All bus services to Colchester Bus Station regularly connect with the number 75 for Maldon or Tiptree and Colchester Zoo.
Please click here to view details of the number 75 bus timetable on the FirstGroup website.
Please click here to visit the FirstGroup website to check ticket fares.
NORTH STATION TO COLCHESTER ZOO
After alighting from the Train, leave via the exit on platform 4, turn left and walk to the main road at the bottom. On your right are some traffic lights, which you should use to cross to the layby bus stop on the opposite side of the road. Use service numbers 63 or 84 and alight in the main bus station (approx 10 minute journey), ask the driver if you are unsure, you will then need to catch the number 75 bus service to Colchester Zoo. You can also travel to the town centre via other services such as the number 8 or 61, you will then have a short walk to the bus station to travel on to Colchester Zoo on the number 75.
