Colchester Zoo, Animal park in Colchester, England
The 60-acre zoological garden contains 155 species of animals, including big cats, primates, birds, invertebrates, and fish in specialized habitats.
Starting as Stanway Hall Park Zoo in 1963, the facility experienced financial difficulties in the 1970s before the Tropeano family acquired it in 1983.
The zoo maintains international connections through memberships in the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
The facility opens daily from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, offering various animal experiences, adoptions, and educational programs for schools and families.
Playa Patagonia features an underwater tunnel where visitors observe South American sea lions swimming above their heads.
Location: Colchester
Inception: 1963
Opening Hours: Montag-Sonntag 09:30-16:00
Phone: +441206331292
Email: enquiries@colchesterzoo.org
Website: https://colchester-zoo.com
GPS coordinates: 51.86250,0.83278
Latest update: November 3, 2025 05:31
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