UK / East / Essex
Colchester Zoo
Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, UK
Enjoy a wild adventure at the Eastern region’s No. 1 Zoo, Colchester Zoological Society!
Escape to the vast plains of Africa or step into the humid habitat of Asia! With over 150 species to see across 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes, your exploration will provide a full day of ‘edutainment’.
Get closer to nature at CZS with a whole host of fun activities. Hand feed the colourful lorikeets a sweet nectar treat, get hands on at the award-winning Exploratorium, enjoy a trip on the Lost Madagascar Express Road Train to rest your feet, or watch your little one release their wild side at the Jungle Tumble soft play!
Be sure to stop by one of the many animal encounters to find out more about your favourite species and don’t forget to journey through Dinosaur Realm to discover more about the prehistoric creatures of the past, PLUS so much more!
Your adventure at Essex’s top conservation Zoo, CZS, isn’t just a great day out for all ages, but also helps to care for wildlife and wild places worldwide, protecting all creatures great and small, from the towering giraffe to the crawling insects!
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