Colchester Zoo

01/06/2026

Summer has arrived and wild days out just got cheaper! ☀️

Pre-book your tickets online in advance to visit midweek before 30th June 2026 and receive 25% off your admission!

Find out more and book online today 👉 https://ow.ly/hZ1U50Z4hRb
*T&Cs apply.

31/05/2026

Dino Discovery Day returns this Summer! 🦖

Join us on 27th June to discover extinct species from millions of years ago! From gigantic carnivores to the graceful herbivores, as well as the chance to meet and greet our dinosaur friends along with their keeper.

Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/p4Un50Z4hmR

31/05/2026

Meet our new meerkat pair! 🐾

On 14th April 2026, we welcomed two very special arrivals! Female slender-tailed meerkat, Fang, arrived from Woburn Safari Park, and male, Victor, travelled from Whipsnade Zoo.

The duo have been introduced and can be seen in their new home at Suricata Sands!

30/05/2026

It’s your LAST CHANCE to become a CZS Annual Member from only £41.80!*

With unlimited entry for a whole year, the purchase of an Annual Membership is the best way to support and explore wildlife across the globe.

Find out more today and SAVE 20% OFF Annual Memberships purchased before midnight tonight 👉 https://ow.ly/zJaz50Z4gvS
*T&Cs apply.

30/05/2026

Join us on Sunday 7th June 2026 as we are joined by ever-popular children characters, Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig & Baby Evie! Bring along your cheeky piglets to our character day where they will be greeting visitors at intervals throughout the day.

Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/fAw450Z4Abp

29/05/2026

May Half Term is well underway! 🐾

Say hello to our Zoo Crew Characters then stop by the Main Stage to be wowed by performances from the Animal Guyz. Transform into your favourite animal at the Face Painting Station and discover more about some amazing native species with the Education Team!

Don’t forget to pre-book your tickets online in advance to receive 20% OFF your admission!

Book your tickets today 👉 https://ow.ly/uMIR50Z4cU6
*T&Cs apply.

29/05/2026

Go wild and win big…but be quick, entries close soon!

Check out the original post on how to enter.

🎉GIVEAWAY TIME🎉

We have teamed up with Warmies to give one lucky winner the chance to take home the purr-fect prize for any animal lover! You can win a Warmies soft toy bundle AND a CZS Animal Adoption for a chosen species at the Zoo!

It’s easy to enter:
🦧Like this post
🐘Comment your favourite animal below
🐆Follow both Warmies and Colchester Zoo

Entries close on Sunday 31st May 2026 so don’t miss out! Good Luck!



*T&Cs apply. Please be aware that these competition are prone to scammers. We will never ask you for your payment details to confirm your prize. The winner will be chosen at random and contacted directly on Monday 1st June 2026.

28/05/2026

Summer may be here… but we’re already thinking about Christmas! 🎅

A new cuddly friend will be waiting to meet you at this year’s Santa Experience!

Tickets will be available very soon…keep your eyes peeled so you don’t miss out!

28/05/2026

If you missed us at the Suffolk Show yesterday, don’t worry, we are back at stand number 466, located on the corner at Main Avenue and Twelfth Avenue opposite the dog agility show ring. Visit us and say hello to our friendly CZS Team!

27/05/2026

In celebration of World Otter Day, we would like to say a big thank you to Hotel Delta Colchester who have kindly sponsored the smooth-coated otters.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester is a contemporary, upscale, full-service hotel designed to deliver a seamless and elevated travel experience. Perfectly suited for both business and leisure, the hotel offers exceptional meeting spaces, unforgettable weddings, and stylish event settings, all complemented by beautifully designed guest rooms that make it a leading choice in Colchester and across Essex. Their sponsorship will provide vital support to help us achieve our mission to care for wildlife and wild places.

Find out more about our corporate sponsorships 👉 https://ow.ly/X4yZ50Z4A3W