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Colchester Zoo

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Release your wild side at Essex's No.1 outdoor activity according to Tripadvisor travellers as of April 2025!

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Amur leopard cubs, Akovi and Anya, are growing up fast and are nearly 9 months old! Be sure to see our pair at Ussuri Falls along with mum, Esra!

Amur leopard cubs, Akovi and Anya, are growing up fast and are nearly 9 months old! 

Be sure to see our pair at Ussuri Falls along with mum, Esra!
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Did you know, Malayan sun bears are sometimes referred to as honey bears due to their insatiable appetite for honey and honeycombs!

Did you know, Malayan sun bears are sometimes referred to as honey bears due to their insatiable appetite for honey and honeycombs!
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Our spotted hyena love a bath! Did you know, although often associated with dogs, hyenas are actually found in the ‘cat-like’ carnivore group, known as Feliformia.

Our spotted hyena love a bath!

Did you know, although often associated with dogs, hyenas are actually found in the ‘cat-like’ carnivore group, known as Feliformia.
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There’s just one week left to SAVE in our Zoo Pass Summer Sale! With unlimited visits for 12 months for the price of 10, this isn’t something you will want to miss out on! Find out more and purchase your Zoo Pass for LESS today 👉 ow.ly/9LLJ50WII4y

There’s just one week left to SAVE in our Zoo Pass Summer Sale!

With unlimited visits for 12 months for the price of 10, this isn’t something you will want to miss out on!

Find out more and purchase your Zoo Pass for LESS today 
👉 ow.ly/9LLJ50WII4y
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Enjoy unlimited visits for 12 months for the price of 10 with any Zoo Pass purchase to the 31st August 2025! Experience the wonders of wildlife for LESS and purchase your Zoo Pass today 👉 ow.ly/eO4Q50WIIhi

Enjoy unlimited visits for 12 months for the price of 10 with any Zoo Pass purchase to the 31st August 2025!

Experience the wonders of wildlife for LESS and purchase your Zoo Pass today 👉 ow.ly/eO4Q50WIIhi
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We are currently looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our ever-growing Catering Team! If you are friendly, well-organised, and have a passion for excellent customer service then we want to hear from you! Find out more and apply online today 👉 ow.ly/AOhM50WMKSn

We are currently looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our ever-growing Catering Team! 

If you are friendly, well-organised, and have a passion for excellent customer service then we want to hear from you!

Find out more and apply online today 
👉 ow.ly/AOhM50WMKSn
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Despite being small in size, Goeldi's monkeys are amazing athletes capable of leaping four metres. That's equivalent to a human jumping the length of a tennis court!

Despite being small in size, Goeldi's monkeys are amazing athletes capable of leaping four metres. That's equivalent to a human jumping the length of a tennis court!
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It’s the last day to get your paws on an Annual Zoo Pass for LESS! Enjoy unlimited visits for 12 months for the price of 10 PLUS a whole host of other benefits with any Zoo Pass purchase. Find out more and purchase your Zoo Pass today 👉 ow.ly/VPmx50WMKmb

It’s the last day to get your paws on an Annual Zoo Pass for LESS!

Enjoy unlimited visits for 12 months for the price of 10 PLUS a whole host of other benefits with any Zoo Pass purchase.

Find out more and purchase your Zoo Pass today 
👉 ow.ly/VPmx50WMKmb
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From fixing roads and weather proofing the roofs, to finishing the Ithala Outpost for the Rangers and fixing fences, the team based on our supported conservation project, UmPhafa Nature Reserve, have been busy bees this summer!

From fixing roads and weather proofing the roofs, to finishing the Ithala Outpost for the Rangers and fixing fences, the team based on our supported conservation project, UmPhafa Nature Reserve, have been busy bees this summer!
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September Savings are here! For visits from 1st September – 3rd October you can receive a ZOOPER saving and experience the wonders of wildlife for LESS. Pre-book your zoo visit today and save up to £10 off per person 👉 ow.ly/zWcU50WMLgz

September Savings are here!

For visits from 1st September – 3rd October you can receive a ZOOPER saving and experience the wonders of wildlife for LESS.

Pre-book your zoo visit today and save up to £10 off per person 👉 ow.ly/zWcU50WMLgz
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Receive a ZOOPER saving for visits until 3rd October 2025 by pre-booking your E-tickets online in advance! With up to £10 off per person, you can have a whale of a time!* Find out more 👉 ow.ly/BRCi50WQcb9 *T&Cs apply.

Receive a ZOOPER saving for visits until 3rd October 2025 by pre-booking your E-tickets online in advance!

With up to £10 off per person, you can have a whale of a time!*

Find out more 👉 ow.ly/BRCi50WQcb9
*T&Cs apply.
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Happy birthday to buff-headed capuchin, Barney, who turns 21 years old today! Did you know, buff-headed capuchins can crack open nuts by smashing two together or banging them on a tree trunk.

Happy birthday to buff-headed capuchin, Barney, who turns 21 years old today!

Did you know, buff-headed capuchins can crack open nuts by smashing two together or banging them on a tree trunk.
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From animal births and transfers to education sessions and conservation project support, it has been a busy couple of months for CZS! Find out more and check out the monthly reports 👉 ow.ly/rxqw50WTGTp

From animal births and transfers to education sessions and conservation project support, it has been a busy couple of months for CZS!

Find out more and check out the monthly reports 
👉 ow.ly/rxqw50WTGTp
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With up to £10 off per person for visits until the 3rd October, be sure to experience a purr-fect day at the Zoo for LESS! Pre-book your E-tickets online in advance and explore the wonders of wildlife and wild places here at CZS. Find out more 👉 ow.ly/XiXq50WTGYL

With up to £10 off per person for visits until the 3rd October, be sure to experience a purr-fect day at the Zoo for LESS!

Pre-book your E-tickets online in advance and explore the wonders of wildlife and wild places here at CZS. 

Find out more 👉 ow.ly/XiXq50WTGYL
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The leopards based on our supported conservation project, UmPhafa Nature Reserve, are still hanging around Elworthy and this leopard is seen nearly every day – sightings are certainly not rare these days!

The leopards based on our supported conservation project, UmPhafa Nature Reserve, are still hanging around Elworthy and this leopard is seen nearly every day – sightings are certainly not rare these days!
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Pop by Penguini’s Restaurant and fuel your adventure with our pizza meal deal! Choose any LARGE PIZZA with any SOFT DRINK for only £10.50! Plus, add GOURMET CHIPS for an additional £3.00! Find out more 👉 ow.ly/felP50WTGz7

Pop by Penguini’s Restaurant and fuel your adventure with our pizza meal deal!

Choose any LARGE PIZZA with any SOFT DRINK for only £10.50! Plus, add GOURMET CHIPS for an additional £3.00!

Find out more 👉 ow.ly/felP50WTGz7
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Did you know, the African elephants’ tusks are actually enlarged incisor teeth, that first appear when elephants are around 2 years old!

Did you know, the African elephants’ tusks are actually enlarged incisor teeth, that first appear when elephants are around 2 years old!