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Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo Maldon Road Stanway Colchester Essex CO3 0SL


Colchester Zoo is one of the finest Zoos in Europe due to a constant programme of development and has won many awards including the coveted Large Visitor Attraction of the Year” Award and the “Sustainable Tourism Award”.

Colchester Zoo is well worth a visit with over 270 species, set in 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes, over 50 daily displays, an undercover soft play area, 4 adventure play areas, The Lost Madagascar Express…

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Stand up for elephants! Zoos come together to urge Government to act on World Elephant Day 12th Aug 2021 Zoos issue call ahead of the impending Animals Abroad Bill
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Tadpoles, Turtles and Tigers – Extraordinary winners from Zoo and Aquarium photography competition 10th Aug 2021 From conservation projects interrupted by coronavirus, to a turtle ultrasound, the story of dedicated conservationists and animal keepers have been told in the extraordinary results of BIAZA’s photo competition.
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Another step forward for Volunteers in Zoos & Aquariums 19th Mar 2021 Volunteer zookeepers and aquarists now have the opportunity to gain a dedicated award from Sparsholt College and City & Guilds. T
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Big Week at the Zoo 28th Aug 2018 A new TV series highlighting the vital conservation work, dedicated keepers and amazing animals at BIAZA zoos and aquariums around the UK.
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Colchester welcomes first bush dog litter! 8th May 2018 Colchester Zoo are very excited to announce their first litter of bush dog pups!
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New Amur leopards arriving! 15th Apr 2018 Colchester Zoo is excited to announce that on the 28 April they welcomed a male Amur leopard called Crispin from the Czech Republic.
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Keeper returns to Kumasi Zoo in Ghana, West Africa 15th Mar 2017 Colchester Zoo keeper Dave Morgan has been sharing his knowledge and assisting the Kumasi Zoo in Ghana, West Africa.