Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo is one of the finest Zoos in Europe due to a constant programme of development and recently won the coveted "Large Visitor Attraction of the Year" Award from the East of England Tourist Board. With over 250 species to see, set in over 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes, Colchester Zoo is well worth a visit for a fun day out.

There is so much to see and do at Colchester Zoo, which provides fun for all the family. You can see sea lions swimming above your heads at 'Playa Patagonia', and see penguins swimming at Penguin Shores. Don't miss the African zone where you can see our herd of 7 African elephants, including youngsters Kito and Jambo, plus Giraffes, Rhino, Zebras, Cheetah and much more!

Colchester Zoo also has some of the rarest big cats in the world. See the beautiful and critically endangered Amur leopards at Leopard Ark or the stunning Amur tigers at Tiger Taiga.

Plus you can see the biggest lizards on Earth by visiting Dragons of Komodo which is home to young sisters Keli and Mutu. Their state of the art enclosure, the biggest of its kind in the UK, is a must to see with its replicated rain showers and retracting roof.

At Colchester Zoo you can also get closer to a whole range of animals during your visit, including the unique chance to help feed the elephants and giraffes yourself! You can also feed a selection of Farm Animals including sheep and goats, or if you are really brave have the chance to touch a reptile or creepy crawly in one of the many daily displays.

With over 30 daily displays to choose from, 4 adventure play areas, 2 road trains and much more, Colchester Zoo is a seriously fun day out.