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Magic of Christmas at Colchester Zoo

Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, UK

22nd November - 24th December

Enjoy festive daytime activities!

Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with our festive activities taking place throughout the day!

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Opening Times

Saturday 22nd to Sunday 23rd November

Saturday 29th to Sunday 30th November

Saturday 6th to Sunday 7th December

Saturday 13th to Sunday 14th December

Saturday 6th to Sunday 7th December

Friday 19th to Wednesday 24th December

Prices

See our website for details.

Facilities

Café

Car Parking

Picnic Site

Baby Changing

Disabled Access

Toilets

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4th Dec 4:30pm - 7:00pm

Passholder Shopping Evening at Colchester Zoo

Join us for our late night Christmas Passholder Shopping events on Thursday 6th November & Thursday 4th December 2025!

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28th Nov - 29th Dec

Enchanted Trail of Light at Colchester Zoo

Enjoy a magical journey along a 1 mile route, featuring a BRAND NEW 40m light tunnel with over 20,000 lights, and NEW animal sculptures, all put together by our creative in-house events team!

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22nd Nov - 24th Dec

The Santa Experience at Colchester Zoo

Step into Santa’s magical world located within the Zoo…

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6th Nov 4:30pm - 7:00pm

Passholder Shopping Evening at Colchester Zoo

Join us for our late night Christmas Passholder Shopping events on Thursday 6th November & Thursday 4th December 2025!

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30th Dec - 2nd Jan

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Nuclear Wild Forest Outdoor Activity Centre

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Clacton Pier

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