A day at Colchester Zoo
Colchester Zoo offers an exciting opportunity to explore a diverse range of endangered species in a family-friendly environment.
At Colchester Zoo, visitors can discover over 150 species, including some of the rarest animals on Earth. The zoo emphasizes conservation efforts and provides a fun day out for families with various activities and animal encounters.
Rainy day
Toddlers
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Who lives here
48 animals call Colchester Zoo home.

Bornean Orangutan
Critically endangered

African Elephant
Endangered

Amur Tiger
Endangered

Chimpanzee
Endangered

Amur Leopard
Vulnerable

Cheetah
Vulnerable

Asian Short-clawed Otter
Near threatened

Aardvark

African Crowned Crane

African Pancake Tortoise

African Rock Python

African Spurred Tortoise
…and 36 more to discover on the day.
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