Colchester Zoo

Colchester, Essex

60-acre zoo with elephants, big cats and over 200 species, plus the Dinosaur Realm walkthrough.

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Visiting

Opening times: Daily
How long to allow: Full day
Best time to go: Term-time weekdays
Accessibility: Hilly site

Getting there

Address: Maldon Road, Stanway, CO3 0SL
Parking: Free
Nearest station: Colchester then bus 75

Places to stay near Colchester Zoo

Holiday Inn ColchesterEight Ash Green · £££ · 1.7 km away Delta Hotels by MarriottColchester · £££ · 2.6 km away Swallows Field Glamping PodsColchester · ££ · 2.9 km away North Hill HotelColchester · £££ · 4.9 km away Colchester Boutique HotelColchester · £££ · 4.9 km away The Hare and HoundsLayer Breton · ££ · 4.9 km away

See all places to stay around Colchester

More to do nearby

Photo coming soonCastleColchester CastleColchester, Essex · 5 km awayPaid entry Photo coming soonFreeOutdoors & natureDedham Vale & FlatfordDedham, Essex · 16 km awayFree entry

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