The Zoo is open every day from 9.30am except Christmas Day. Closing times vary according to season.
Colchester Zoo is proudly listed as the 11th best zoo around the world and in the top 2 zoos in the UK as part of the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Attractions. During your visit to Colchester Zoo, you will see many species from around the world and can learn more about them at the fantastic daily encounters, giving you the chance to see the animals being fed, watch a training session or perhaps just quiz their keepers