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.
How long does it take to do Colchester Zoo?
How long would you spend at Colchester Zoo? The zoo opens at 9.30am, and if you all have the stamina there is plenty to see to fill the whole day. In fact, you may not even have managed to see everything by closing time at 18.30.
Can you drive round Colchester Zoo?
No, you can’t drive around it. You have to park in the car park and then walk around the zoo.
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.
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.
Does Colchester Zoo have 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.
Can you take food 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.
How do you pay for parking in Colchester?
Send an SMS (text) message or call to pay
If you are paying through SMS message, text the word ‘PARK’ followed by your registration number and the duration of your stay to 61600. For example: ‘PARK T123EST 30mins’ or ‘PARK T123EST 2hrs’. Alternatively, call 0345 520 7007 from your mobile.
Is Colchester Zoo better than London Zoo?
In my opinion Colchester zoo is better, the animals have more room than at London zoo. It is a way out of the town but you can get a bus that stops right outside it. Eating there can be really pricey so I’d take a packed lunch and avoid being ripped off.
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 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!
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 biggest in UK?
Colchester Zoo is the largest private zoo in the UK.
Can you still feed elephants at Colchester Zoo?
COLCHESTER Zoo has revealed visitors will no longer be able to hand feed its elephants.
Does Colchester Zoo have sea lions?
The enclosure is currently home to our group of female Patagonian Sea Lions, also known as the South America Sea Lion, not to be confused with seals! The Patagonia Sea Lion is stocky in build, with males approximately three times the size of females.
Are there polar bears at Colchester Zoo?
Our Santa Experience is back for 2021 with a new festive friend as Santa introduces us to Nanuk the Polar Bear!
Is parking free on Sunday in Colchester?
In the centre of Colchester, almost all on-street parking is for residents only. You can park for 30 minutes on some roads near shops and businesses, such as Middleborough and North Station Road. Some of these spaces are free outside of peak hours or on Sundays, while others are for residents only during these times.
Can you park in Leisure World Colchester for free?
Will I be able to use the Car Park at Leisure World Colchester? The car park is open as normal and free to use for our customers. Charges will apply for those not using our facilities.
How do I pay at St Mary’s car park Colchester?
Debit or credit card
You can enter your card into the payment machine, no PIN number is required. You can also pay for parking contactless or with Apple Pay.
What food is Colchester famous for?
As well as fantastic restaurants, Colchester is also home to an enviable selection of local produce. Perhaps best known for its oysters, you’ll find these served fresh from their beds at various seafood restaurants in Mersea Island.
Do Colchester Zoo have tigers?
Colchester Zoo is currently home to three Amur tigers. All our tigers are female after the passing of our breeding male, Igor, in 2021. Meet our three female Amur tigers, Anouska, Taiga and Tatana… Anoushka is our eldest Amur tiger and celebrated her 18th birthday on 20th July 2022.