Penguin chicks hatch at Colchester Zoo! We’re pleased to announce that we have welcomed a number of penguin chicks who hatched out throughout April & May! They are currently still in their nest boxes whilst they continue to grow strong and healthy. Find out more info here> https://bit.ly/2ydSPhU | Colchester Zoo

Happy World Giraffe Day! 🦒 Here at Colchester Zoo, we are home to four reticulated giraffes: Isha, Lili, Nzuri and Vera. | Colchester Zoo

🦒 Enjoy a wild adventure this summer at Colchester Zoological Society with a whole host of daytime activities including animal encounters, parties & much more! 🐾 ↪️ Pre-book your tickets today at https://www.colchesterzoologicalsociety.com/event/summer-holidays/ | Colchester Zoo

Enjoy a magical evening at the Zoo filled with exciting animal encounters and exclusive presentations from Colchester Zoo directors at our Toast to Wildlife event! 🌊Discover more about our Patagonian sea lions during an encounter with our Animal Care Team 🐯Watch our Amur tigers as they enjoy an exclusive feed and learn more about the individuals we have here at the Zoo 🍃Enjoy a close encounter with our lemurs and find out more about this endangered species from our Zoo Hosts 🦒Hand feed our g

Get up close and experience the animal encounter of a lifetime! Choose from either a half day experience or get the real deal, with a full day here at the Zoo, packed full of unforgettable memories! With only a limited number of dates available due to popular demand, be sure to book now and seal the deal of 25% off on your Extra-Ordinary Animal Experience! Ts & Cs apply. 👉 https://ow.ly/EYnQ50V6ahU | Colchester Zoo

The colourful lorikeets may have given Twinkle a clue while she was feeding them a tasty treat! | Colchester Zoo

Watch how we feed our Komodo dragons! Please note that there will be footage of Komodo dragons eating a carcass with staff explaining why and how we do this. The behaviours you may see are all natural feeding behaviours. Over the next year, we would like to reveal more of the work that goes behind the scenes at Colchester Zoo to provide world class care for our animals. With 2024 being Chinese Year of the Dragon, we thought we’d start with our amazing Komodo dragons! | Colchester Zoo

Merry Christmas from all of the staff and animals here at Colchester Zoo!🎄 As always, our hard-working Animal Care Team will be ensuring that all of our animals enjoy their very own festive celebrations. Caring for wildlife and wild places is a year-round job and one we could not do without the incredible support of our dedicated staff and visitors! A heart-felt thank you to you! #MerryChristmas | Colchester Zoo