Colchester Zoo

Release your wild side at Essex's No.1 outdoor activity according to TripAdvisor travellers as of June 2024! Discover over 155 species in 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes. As well as being a popular attraction for visitors across the country, Colchester Zoo also plays a vital part in conservation. Colchester Zoological Society is Colchester Zoo's charity dedicated to assisting conservation projects worldwide including its own project: the UmPhafa Private Nature Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Colchester Zoo is privately owned and funding the Zoo's further development as well as assisting projects in the wild is only possible with the support of the community through your visits and purchases.