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Colchester Zoo


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
Traveller Description:
Colchester Zoo is one of the finest Zoos in Europe with over 260 rare species in 60 acres. See "Playa Patagonia" with its 24 metre tunnel under the...... more » Colchester Zoo is one of the finest Zoos in Europe with over 260 rare species in 60 acres. See "Playa Patagonia" with its 24 metre tunnel under the water to view sea lions swimming above your head and "Dragons of Komodo" for the infamous Komodo Dragons. At the "Spirit of Africa" you can see the breeding group of African elephants and at "Kingdom of the Wild" there's Zebras, Ostriches, White Rhinos, and Giraffes in a huge savannah style enclosure. Orangutan Forest opens 2009. Don't miss the chance to feed the elephants and giraffes yourself plus lots of other daily displays. « less
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Attraction type: Zoo
Address: Maldon Road
Stanway, Colchester
England
Tel: 01206-331292

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30 Aug 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Everything at the zoo is aimed at young children, from the exhibits, food outlets, childrens machines and many play areas. Not good if you have older chidren, or are looking for a peaceful day out. The right balance of childrens entertainment needs to be struck and it can be annoying if you're a couple or family with older children. The... more

17 May 2009

i did the cheetah & tiger experience in colchester zoo and it was absolutely fantastic. to get that close to a large cat is a dream come true and i'd go back tomorrow if i could! the zoo is well laid out, it's lovely to walk around, there's loads to see and do, the staff are so friendly and helpful... more

14 Sep 2008
4
people found this review helpful

I went to Colchester zoo a few days ago with my partner, who'd never been before, but I've been around 30 times before, but I’ve never been on a rainy day, which surprisingly was very enjoyable. Many animals weren’t enjoying the weather and staying indoors, but other like the seals, sea-lions and penguins were very active. The only disappointment for... more

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4 of 5 stars
northants england
2 Aug 2008

Colchester zoo will take about 5 hrs to go round if you visit everything. its nicely laid out with plenty of food outlets , and some reasonable,we had a huge bacon n sausage bap for 1.60 ! or take a picnic and stop for a good lunch n rest your legs cos its a bit tiring. There are a few... more

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4 of 5 stars
Cambridgshire
29 Jul 2008

When me and my family went out to colchester zoo for the day we were lucky because the weather was great. When we first got there we had to wait in a que for a while which was quite frustrating in the heat. But after that it was fantastic, the park is very clean and the animals are very exciting... more

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5 of 5 stars
Birmingham, UK
28 Jul 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Colchester zoo may not be the most famous zoo in Britain, but it is surely one of the best. Certainly if you are going to Colchester with children, this place is a must-visit. The animals themselves are well looked-after and are given sufficient space and stimulation. It's not just watching animals, there is lots of hands-on stuff to do for... more

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4 of 5 stars
Peterborough
16 Feb 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Hi! We went to Colchester zoo in February Half term and we had an excellent day. Even though we arrived at 9:30am the car park was filling up fast. So I would advise that in holidays you go early. Also the ticket queques were not very long and the cashiers were very swift. The zoo trails are easily laid out... more

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Colchester Zoo Address

Maldon Road | Stanway, Colchester, England
Tel: 01206-331292