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Colchester Zoo is a zoological garden located near Colchester, England.
Opened in 1963, it is home to numerous rare and endangered species such as big cats, primates and birds as well as many invertebrates and fish species.
According to Wikipedia, it has over 5666 No. of animals and more than 240 species.
The most famous exhibits at the zoo include Edge of Africa, Dragons of Komodo, Wilds of Asia, Orangutan Forest, Lost Madagascar, and Playa Patagonia.
Colchester Zoo Prices & Opening Times are subject to change.
In this article, we explain Colchester Zoo Ticket Prices, Colchester Zoo Opening Times, Colchester Zoo Map, Colchester Zoo Annual Pass, and other useful details.
Colchester Zoo Ticket Prices 2023 — Updated
Below are the latest Colchester Zoo Prices Ticket/Admission in 2023 –
Prices for visits between the 1st November – 28th December
Visits between the 1st November – 28th December 2023
| Ticket Type | Standard admission | Midweek 15% Saver | Weekends 10% OFF |
TIMED TICKET REQUIRED? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (16 – 59 yrs) |
£20.99 | £17.84 | £18.89 | YES |
| Child (3 – 15 yrs) |
£17.49 | £14.86 | £15.74 | YES |
| Senior (60+) |
£19.99 | £16.99 | £17.99 | YES |
| Under 3 | FREE | FREE | FREE | YES |
| Assistant | FREE | FREE | FREE | YE |
Prices for visits on Magic of Christmas dates: 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th – 24th December
Visits for Magic of Christmas event dates: 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th – 24th December 2023.
| Ticket Type | Standard admission | E-ticket admission 10% off |
TIMED TICKET REQUIRED? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (16 – 59yrs) |
£20.99 | £18.89 | YES |
| Child (3 – 15yrs) |
£18.49 | £16.64 | YES |
| Senior (60+) |
£19.99 | £17.99 | YES |
| Under 3 | FREE | FREE | YES |
| Assistant | FREE | FREE | YES |
| Santa Experience Ticket (Required for children taking part only) | £10.00 | £10.00 | YES |
Colchester Zoo Christmas
Santa Experience tickets are SOLD OUT for the 4th & 5th December with limited additional tickets now available for our other Magic of Christmas Dates.
- Christmas Gift is subject to availability and supply chains.
- Santa Experience tickets are not included in the cost of admission and must be purchased separately for £10 per child, this includes Child Passholders and under 3s.
- Adults accompanying children taking part in the Santa Experience do not require a Santa Experience Ticket.
- If you choose to visit us on one of our late night ‘Christmas Starlight Nights’ a separate admission ticket is NOT required – this is included in the price above.
- Zoo Passholders are NOT required to book to visit on a Magic of Christmas event date but MUST pre-book any Santa Experience tickets they require.
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Colchester Zoo – Magic of Christmas activities below!
- Santa’s Reindeer Stable – 11 am to 3.30 pm
- Elves’ Workshop – 11 am to 3.30 pm
- Christmas Photo Point – 11 am to 3:30 pm
- Party with the Elves – 3 pm
Colchester Zoo Pass Prices 2023
Below are the latest Colchester Zoo Pass Prices for 2023 –
| Pass Kind | Current Pass Price: |
| Adult 16 – 59yrs | £69.00 |
| Child 3 – 15yrs | £49.00 |
| Seniors 60yrs + | £59.00 |
| All prices above are inclusive of VAT. | |
| If you purchase 4 or more Zoo Passes in the same transaction you’ll receive a 10% discount! | |
Benefits of Colchester Zoo Pass
- Unlimited entry for a year (except Christmas Day)
- Entry to annual special events.
- 10% discount in gift shops (On selected items)
- Entrance to selected major zoos free of charge
- Child pass holders qualify for a reduced rate when they have their birthday party at Colchester Zoo
- Money off animal experiences for pass holders
- 25% friends & family discount (for up to 2 accompanying guests per visit.)
- 20% discount in Penguin’s Restaurant & Southern Kitchen when you spend over £15.00! (not valid in conjunction with any other offer)
- 10% discount in all catering outlets (excluding sweets)
- Bring two accompanying guests to the Passholder event ‘Wake Up with Colchester Zoo!
Colchester Zoo Animals
The total number of species it plays home to is made up of 68 mammals, 47 fish, 19 birds, 34 reptiles, nine invertebrates and seven amphibians.
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Colchester Zoo Map — Latest
Navigate your way around Colchester Zoo with our downloadable theme park map, or pick up a copy when you visit –
We recommend bringing a Colchester Zoo Map with you so that you can view all of its exhibits, animals and attraction.
Colchester Zoo Opening Times 2023 — Updated
Colchester Zoo is a full day out the whole family can enjoy! You may need to visit twice to see everything!
Colchester Zoo opens every day from 9.30 am except Christmas Day. Closing times vary according to season.
Please note that the Zoo may close up to 30 minutes prior to the closing time stated depending on the level of trade.
The last admission to the zoo grounds is 1 hour prior to close.
The last admission to the zoo grounds is 1 hour prior to close.
Saturday 2nd April 2023– Friday 22nd July 2023
Monday to Friday Term time: 5.00pm close
Earliest closing time of 4.30pm
Weekends and School holidays: 5.30pm close
Earliest closing time of 5.00pm
Saturday 23rd July 2023– Sunday 4th September 2023
Monday to Friday, Weekends and School holidays: 6.00pm close
Earliest closing time of 5.30pm
Monday 5th September 2023 – Friday 30th September 2023
Monday to Friday Term time: 5.00pm close
Earliest closing time of 4.30pm
Weekends: 5.30pm close
Earliest closing time of 5.00pm
Saturday 1st October 2023 – Sunday 30th October 2023
Monday to Friday Term time: 4.30pm close
Earliest closing time of 4.00pm
Weekends and school holidays: 5.00pm close
Earliest closing time of 4.30pm
Monday 31st October 2023 – Saturday 31st December 2023
Monday to Friday Term time: 4.00pm close
Earliest closing time of 3.30pm
Weekends and school holidays: 4.30pm close
Earliest closing time of 4.00pm
Sunday 25th December 2023 – CLOSED
All of the above dates and closing times are subject to change.
Colchester Zoo management reserve the right to close all or parts of Colchester Zoo as required. Please read our entry terms and conditions prior to your visit.
Below are the Colchester Zoo Opening Times in 2023 (at the time of writing this article) –
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Colchester Zoo Opening Times Saturday
Colchester Zoo on Saturday is open from
Colchester Zoo Opening Times Sunday
Colchester Zoo on Sunday is open from
Colchester Zoo Feeding Time 2023
This short feed experience is available to take part in at either 12.30 pm or 2.30 pm daily.
ADMISSION TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY.
Each £20 booking covers up to 5 people to take part – this money will go straight to Colchester Zoo’s Operating Fund.
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Is Colchester Zoo free parking?
Colchester Zoo is situated on Maldon Road in Stanway.
Car parking is free and disabled car parking spaces are available close to the zoo entrance.
Colchester Zoo Jobs & Careers
Colchester Zoo is a fantastic place to work and, with a large team of permanent and seasonal staff, we are proud to be one of the biggest employers in the Colchester area.
To view current vacancies and jobs available, visit
How Do I Contact Colchester Zoo?
To contact Colchester Zoo via telephone please dial 01206 331292.
For out-of-hours emergency contact please dial 01206 331292.
If you require assistance please email enquiries@colchesterzoo.org.
For more information on entrance prices, click here.
For times of opening, click here.
Conclusion
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need to book for Colchester Zoo?
All paying visitors MUST pre-book online in advance of their visit.
Tickets are available in 30-minute time slots to help stagger arrivals and manage the density of people within the park.
Do you have to pay for parking at Colchester Zoo?
No, You are welcome to park in the Zoo’s large car park free of charge.
How much is a taxi from Colchester to Colchester Zoo?
The quickest way to get from Colchester (Station) to Colchester Zoo is to taxi which costs £15 – £19 and takes 8 min.
Does Colchester Zoo take cash?
Yes, but cash is only used as a last resort.
Can you take your own food to Colchester Zoo?
Yes, there are loads of eating places in the zoo and lots of picnic areas if you wish to bring your own food.
Is Colchester Zoo open in December – on Christmas Day?
Colchester Zoo is open every day from 9.30 am except on Christmas Day.
Our 1st visit – on a Bank holiday with good weather. Prepared for crowds but delighted that queuing on entering was minimal. 3 Grandsons, parents & us grandparents impressed!
Great zoo! Good cards are invaluable if you are local as it’s then a very cheap day out basically free if you take a picnic! And it’s also a great last minute day out if you have no plans and is cost effective!
Great animals to look at lots of parks also, feeding experiences etc
One of the best zoos in Europe. Had a good day out. Animals are well cared for and facilities are well maintained. Red pandas are great.
I Have Been To The Second Time Now With My College, I Love This Zoo, First Time I’ve Been With Ah Phab (My Club) Before COVID-19 Pandemic, I Love This Place, Awesome Place:)
The only negative point I have is that we visited on a very hot week day and found a number of the refreshment outlets closed. This wasn’t ideal with small children. Aside from that, it’s a great zoo with a wide variety of animals. Each enclosure has a whole host of information about each animal
Absolutely great zoo, huge as well, took us around 4 hours to see everything but all the animals are so well kept, a very clean zoo & great experience watching the tigers have their lunch!!
Does colchester have an app?
The Colchester Zoo App is a great way to discover the various attractions around the zoo, and highlights our easy access route, as well as detailing the location of all hand sanitisers and the other safety measures we have introduced.* *We advise downloading the app before your visit.
WE ARE A FAMILY OF 6,2 SENIORS,2 ADULTS AND 2 CHILDREN AGED 13 AND 9, ONE OF THE CHILDREN IS AUTISTIC. CAN YOU GIVE ME A PRICE FOR ALL OF US FOR THIS COMING SATURDAY PLEASE.
MANY THANKS
LINDA WHITHAM
143.94 UK£
£143.94 plus A £0.50 booking fee applies per transaction.
Just amazing, such a fabulous zoo. Every animal looks happy and well cared for. Great parks aswell so something for everyone. My sons loved feeding the parrots. We bought a gold card so I’m sure we will be visiting lots.
Amazing zoo, so much to see and so many different animals. Lots of parks and places to sit/eat. Definitely feel this is the best zoo around.
I am here all the time, it’s a fabulous zoo, very clean and animals always look well looked after.
Lots of activities for the kids lots of parks and soft play.
Also often run fabulous events too.
My kids love the train.
First time visiting and was not disappointed! Didn’t manage to see everything so will be back!
So much to see and do.
Brilliant zoo with plenty of animals to see (almost too many to see in one day!). Love how modern they are with the downloadable app showing the map. Amazing to see the Elephants, our first time seeing them in person! Plenty of cafes and toilet facilities around the zoo too.
Can I bring my dog to Colchester Zoo?
Please note that no dogs are allowed into the park, with the exception of Assistance Dogs. Any visits with Assistance Dogs must be arranged at least 24 hours in advance. Photography for commercial use is not permitted without the expressed permission of Colchester Zoo.
The zoo is a priced very well for entry. I would advise to take your own food, and feeding the elephant’s was a magical thing. The parking is free, and plentiful. The location is great, and easy to find.
A full day would be required to fit in everything, and still another day is required to see what we missed. This is my first visit, and would visit again. The zoo is very hilly, and in places they are steep. Electric wheel chairs are available, at a price but is worth it. The staff in the zoo are friendly and knowledgeable.
Amazing accessibility for our wheelchair. Beautiful animals and great experience. An amazing way to end our holiday.
The whole visit was great liked the big cats. Plenty to do was there the whole day and still had things to look at.
Had a lovely day out at Colchester Zoo today
Plenty to see, amenities are great, so many animals , birds and fish to see
Grounds are well maintained
Very friendly staff throughout. Lovely clean and well presented all over. Plenty places for food and drink on site. A great day out
Had a fab day today at Colchester zoo I can’t fault it in anyway not overly busy and staff was helpful and polite