Standard admission is available on the gate on the day of your visit or by purchasing an ‘ON THE DAY TICKET’ online.
Do you have to book a time slot at Colchester Zoo?
You MUST pre-book your Zoo Admission Tickets prior to booking Jungle Tumble or have a valid Zoo Pass. Each slot available is 45 minutes long, with the first slot starting at 10.30am.
Is parking free at Colchester Zoo?
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.
Can you take a picnic into Colchester Zoo?
There are many picnic areas available around the Zoo which visitors are welcome to use on a first-come first-served basis.
Is Colchester Zoo closing down?
COLCHESTER Zoo has announced areas of the park will be closed as vital improvements are undertaken. The attraction’s hippos will be getting a new pad after works which commenced in 2019, but were postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will resume.
Is it better to go to the zoo in the morning or afternoon?
Visit the National Zoo early in the morning
If you want to see animals, we definitely recommend going at dawn or at dusk. Midday is hot and its when the animals take their naps. One good thing about visiting the National Zoo during the summer though is there are misters throughout the zoo that are super fun for kids.
What should I wear to Colchester Zoo?
Clothing. You MUST NOT wear dresses, skirts or shorts. You MUST wear long trousers which you do not mind getting dirty.
Is parking free at Safari Park?
Parking fee is $15 per vehicle; $20 for RV parking. Preferred parking is once again available on select weekends and holidays, weather and attendance permitting.
Does Colchester Zoo have a train?
Check the Lost Madagascar Express Train Station (near tigers) for today’s train times or ask at Guest Services at the main entrance as you enter the zoo! Please speak to the train driver as you arrive at the station for help with accessibility.
Is there free parking near Natural History Museum?
Parking. There is free car parking in Dawes Park. It has 48 spaces, with three for Blue Badge holders and two parent-and-toddler spaces. The Akeman Street car park is open.
Has an animal ever escaped from Colchester Zoo?
Back in 2013 five of the six timber wolves at Colchester Zoo escaped and three were subsequently shot dead. In 2014, a lemur escaped Colchester Zoo and was cornered in a garden by police before being recaptured by keepers.
Can you take packed lunch to Colchester Zoo?
There are loads of eating places in the zoo and lots of picnic areas if you wish to bring your own food. The shops by the exit are great, with a massive variety of products. For children, there are also several good play parks within the grounds, including an inside play area.
Is Colchester Zoo bigger than London Zoo?
Overall I think Colchester zoo is better, they have more variety in animals and it is bigger… There seemed to be a lot of birds at London Zoo, which if you are not interested in them then its more limited.
What animal died at Colchester Zoo?
Paris, a Patagonian sea lion, was about 21 years old and had been at Colchester Zoo, in Essex, for 19 years. Her keepers said she died during an examination under anaesthetic for an ear infection “despite all best efforts taken to help her”.
Are there Komodo dragons at Colchester Zoo?
Colchester Zoo is one of the few zoos in the UK approved to keep Komodo dragons and we are fortunate to currently house a number of them.
Is Colchester Zoo the biggest?
Spanning 60 acres of parkland and home to more than 220 different species, Colchester is home to one of the biggest zoos in the country and serves up some unique animal encounters for days out.
Do and don’ts in zoo?
- Do not tease the Zoo animals, enjoy their behavior.
- Do not feed and get close to any animal inside the Zoo Park.
- Do not litter or damage public utilities inside the Zoo premises.
- Do not cross the stand-off barriers & fences, Security walls.
- Do not enter the Zoo with Polythene bags, plastic bottles, fire crackers etc.
What should I wear to the day at the zoo?
What to wear when planning a trip to the zoo, though? Comfort is key, as even the smallest of zoos require a ton of walking. Loose clothing is not ideal, as some locations allow the animals to be close by. For summer days, think of outdoor accessories that protect like gorgeous sunglasses and a super-chic hat.
How long do people take at the zoo?
We recommend approximately three hours to see the entire Zoo, depending on the size and ages of your group and how fast you walk.
Are there snakes at Colchester Zoo?
We have one male and one female Burmese pythons housed in the Wilds of Asia exhibit. The Burmese python are capable of reaching 23 feet or more in length and can weigh up to 200 pounds!
What shoes should I wear to the zoo?
Wear supportive closed-toe shoes.
Some exhibits will require you to be in closed-toe shoes and some zoos recommend them for your safety and comfort. It’s best to wear waterproof shoes with arch support and breathability, and to avoid shoes that are too tight or too loose so you don’t get blisters.