There is so much to see and do at Colchester Zoo, which provides fun for all the family. You can see sea lions swimming above your heads at 'Playa Patagonia', and see penguins swimming at Penguin Shores. Plus you can watch baby elephants Kito and Jambo playing together with the other elephants at Spirit of Africa or see giraffes, zebras, rhinos and more at Kingdom of the Wild. Colchester Zoo also has some of the rarest big cats in the world including Amur tigers at Tiger Taiga and an Amur leopard at Leopard Ark.

You can get closer to a whole range of animals during your visit including the unique chance to help feed the elephants and giraffes yourself. You can also feed a variety of farmyard animals, including goats, sheep and ponies. For the brave there is also the chance to touch a creepy crawly such as a giant African land snail or touch a snake in one of many daily displays.

With over 30 daily displays, the newly refurbished soft play area – Kalahari Capers, 4 adventure play areas, road trains and more, there is so much to fit in, in just one day!

Licensed restaurant, Ice-cream parlour, Coffee Shop, Southern Fried Chicken Outlet, Pizza Bar, Hot-dog outlet, Chip n Dip Outlet, Snack shops and picnic areas.

The Inn at the Zoo serves a range of healthy eating options as well as a selection of organic and additive free meals.

There are two souvenir shops which sell a big range of zoo souvenirs, toys, clothes, books, furniture, sweets, posters and prints.

There are disabled toilets in every toilet block. Baby changing facilities for females are in every toilet block, and in 60% of male toilet blocks. There are also baby feeding rooms in most toilet blocks and rooms for female breastfeeding in two of the toilet blocks.

Milk can be warmed in Cafe UmPhafa and baby food is available.

Colchester Zoo is located just south of Colchester. Take the A1124 exit off the main A12 following the elephant signs. From the M25: About 40 minutes from Junction 28 of the M25 to reach the A12. From Southend: About 1 hour's journey, 40 miles using A127 and A130 to reach the A12. From Hertfordshire: About 1 hour's journey – 50 miles using A414 or A120 to reach the A12. Bus 75 from Colchester Bus Station serves Colchester Zoo.

Get here early! There is so much to fit into your visit that you need to allow at least six hours to enjoy everything there is to see.
Colchester Zoo has disabled access and you can hire electric scooters and manual wheelchairs but please book in advance. You can also hire out lockers, carts and pushchairs.
Please be aware that the zoo is naturally hilly and can be hard going for wheelchairs, please follow the Easier route provided.

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http://www.colchester-zoo.co.uk/