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Release your wild side at Essex's No.1 outdoor activity, Colchester Zoo! Discover over 155 species in 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes.

Colchester, Essex, UK, CO3 0SL
Joined March 2009
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Colchester Zoo
1 year
At just 12 days old, our little Rhino calf has taken her first steps outside! 🦏 After following Mum, Astrid, she explored her new surroundings and discovered that she could run even further!
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Colchester Zoo
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We are pleased to hear from yesterday’s announcement that UK Zoo’s will be able to re-open from the 15th June. We are happy to share that we intend to re-open next week and we will update you with further information on the exact date and how you can book soon! #FeelingPleased
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Colchester Zoo
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Lucky number 7 has arrived at Colchester Zoo! 🦏 We could not have asked to start our 60th anniversary year any better than with the birth of healthy Southern White Rhino Calf! Read full story here:
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1 year
Tiny Tamandua Born! We are delighted to announce that Southern Tamanduas Ruth and Oreo welcomed their third offspring on 27th December 2022. Read full story here:
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Colchester Zoo
5 months
Happy 1st birthday to our little Tamandua, Toby!
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
We are delighted to announce that Colchester Zoo will be officially re-opening on Thursday 18th June! We are just finalising our new booking system and will inform you as soon as tickets are available to purchase. To read more visit our website here.
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Colchester Zoo
1 year
Our Warthog family has expanded once again with the arrival of two adorable male hoglets! Read the full story here:
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Colchester Zoo
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Tucurui turns 20! 🎈 Happy birthday to our Linne’s Two-toed Sloth, Tucurui, who entered her twenties today!
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Colchester Zoo
5 years
Colchester Zoo is excited to announce the arrival of two red panda cubs born on the 18th June! Mum, Liwei is being very attentive to the cubs giving them all the care they require to grow and develop into healthy young pandas. Read more about them here >
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Colchester Zoo
5 years
We're excited to announce that on the 9th Sept a pair of critically endangered Amur leopard cubs were born! This is the first time we have bred leopards & keepers will be monitoring the cubs closely but so far Esra is being very attentive! 🐆💛 #NewArrivals #Conservation #Adorable
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Did you know that the Kirk’s dik-dik is one of the smallest members of the antelope family? They also have prehensile noses which they use to help them pluck leaves when eating! #BringingTheZooToYou #FunFact #Antelope #ColchesterZoo
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
It isn’t just our goats who are going for outings at Colchester Zoo! Our penguins also enjoyed the chance to go for a waddle, with Boomerang, Noodle & Toulouse all heading to the sealion tunnel to see their neighbours! #PenguinsOnTour #BringingTheZooToYou #ColchesterZoo
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Colchester Zoo
4 months
Happy 8th birthday to our Southern Tamandua Ruth! 🎈 Did you know Tamanduas lack teeth. However, they do possess a very long tongue which helps to capture insects.
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Colchester Zoo
5 years
*** PAWS for exciting news! *** Three endangered tiger cubs have been born at Colchester Zoo! We are delighted to announce that our Amur tigers have successfully bred and 3 healthy cubs were born on the 14th June 2019! 🐯😍 Find out more here>
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Our Cheetah cubs are growing in confidence and enjoying spending time outside playing during the lovely warm weather! They’ve even started to take an interest in mum’s lunch and have begun to try meat!☀️❤️️ #Bubdate #Caturday #PlayTime #Sunshine
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
IT'S A BOY! 🦏💙 We are excited to announce that White rhino Astrid has given birth to a healthy male calf on the 14th October! Astrid and her calf will stay inside, off-show, during these early days. Read more about this exciting new arrival here>
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Colchester Zoo
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In need of a Monday morning pick me up? How about this adorable photo of curious Kamala our Red Panda!🤗💛 #Smile #MondayMorning #MondayMotivation #AnimalCareFact #BringingTheZooToYou
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Colchester Zoo
5 years
Our young female red panda Iniya has been enjoying her first Christmas and a gift from her keepers! #sweetestthing
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
On the 9th of May, Pygmy hippopotamus Venus gave birth to a healthy female calf!😍 The little one is doing well and has been happily running along after mum since its arrival! Find out more and watch a video of the little one here>
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Colchester Zoo's New Year starts on a BIG high with a White rhino calf being born!🦏😍 We are delighted to confirm that on the evening of Saturday 4th January, rhino Emily gave birth to a healthy female calf! Find out more here>
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Colchester Zoo
6 years
Our smooth coated otters love being in the water and having a splash to keep cool! #SummerTime 😎☀️💦
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Colchester Zoo
3 years
This morning’s reopening was an emotional one and we cannot thank you all enough for your support, not just today, but throughout this past year. It has kept us going during what has been a difficult time for us all. Thank you and welcome back to Colchester Zoo! 🧡🦧🐆🐒🐯🐘🦎🐧
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Cub cam is back featuring a litter of Cheetah cubs!😍 On the 15th April, the Animal Care Team were delighted to see that female Sia had given birth to 5 cubs! It's early days, but we will keep you updated on this adorable new family! Find out more here>
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Colchester Zoo
5 years
It is with a very heavy heart that we have had to say a final goodnight to our fellow friend Rajang 🧡 Read more here>
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
We need to re-open soon for a fighting chance for survival. Right now we fear for what the future holds for Colchester Zoo & zoos across the country. #YourSupportIsCritical #ZoosNeedYou To read more and find out how you can help click here >
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Colchester Zoo
6 months
Today’s chosen species is the Binturong! Here at Colchester Zoo, we are home to two Binturongs, Teddy and Cecilka. Did you know Binturongs mark their territory by leaving a musky substance that smells like popcorn! 🍿
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Colchester Zoo
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After her first nervous dip in the pool baby hippo Zalika now loves sitting with mum in the water! #PoolPartyFor2 #GrowingUp #Swimming #WaterBaby #BringingTheZooToYou
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Colchester Zoo
5 years
Tiger Cub Update: Our tiger cubs are beginning to take a sneak peek outside however mum Taiga has other ideas! Taiga is proving to be a fantastic mum to her 3 young cubs who were recently confirmed as 2 boys and a little girl! #CubUpdate #CutenessOverload
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
We're re-opening from 18th June! All visitors, including Zoo Passholders, MUST pre-book their tickets online via our website to help us manage the capacity within the park. TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! Please be patience as we are experiencing high traffic
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Mischa, Pasha & Tatana, our three young Amur tigers, experienced snow for the first time during this morning’s flurry in Colchester with mum Taiga joining in too!🐯❄️ #FirstSnowDay #TigerCubs #ColchesterZoo #Snowing
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY TO OUR TIGER CUBS! 🥳️🧡🎉🐯 We can't believe that Tatana, Pasha and Mischa are turning 1 today! These adorable cubs have grown into amazing big cats and it has been wonderful to watch them grow! #HappyBirthday #1Today #AmurTigers #Conservation #Celebrations
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Colchester Zoo
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Our tiny Tamandua is continuing to grow healthy and strong! This is the third successful offspring for mum, Ruth and Dad, Oreo, so they are very experienced in teaching the life of a Southern tamandua. 🖤🤍
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Our chimp family are missing the chance to people watch and so the team took Gomez the armadillo to pay them a visit! Gomez enjoyed somewhere new to explore and our chimps enjoyed the chance to see something different! #MakingFriends #Enrichment #BringingTheZooToYou
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Tomorrow we officially re-open Colchester Zoo after nearly 3 months of closure! We’re back, we’ve missed you! 🧡 #GuessWhosBack #Reopening #WelcomeBack #LetsDoThis #ColchesterZoo Thank you to @DeadlineComms who kindly donated their time to produce this video for Colchester Zoo.
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
It has been a busy week for us here at Colchester Zoo as we reopened our doors!🎉👋 Our animals have also had an exciting week as they have been able to see all our lovely visitors once again…some of them are taking a long nap after all the excitement! #SleepySunday
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Colchester Zoo
5 years
Our three Amur tiger cubs are now nearly 4 months old and continue to do well having grown so much bigger! Find out more about the cubs here>
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Colchester Zoo
2 years
Our magnificent white rhino, Tayo has been enjoying the sunshine in our African outdoor paddock.
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
An apple a day…is Liwei’s favourite!🍏 #RedPanda #SnackTime #FridayTreat #BringingTheZooToYou
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Colchester Zoo
11 months
A trio of cracking arrivals! We are delighted to welcome the hatching of a Victoria Crowned Pigeon chick and our very first Crested Wood Patridge chicks. Read full story here:
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
When you are trying to take an afternoon nap and your little cub has other ideas… #SleepySunday #CheetahCubs #Adorable
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Colchester Zoo
5 years
Look who's begun exploring! Our red panda cubs have started to spend more time outside with mum and are beginning to find their feet! 😍 ❤️️ #Exploring #GrowingUp #CutenessOverload
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Colchester Zoo
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Happy 1st birthday Dara! It’s been 1 year since our Astrid welcomed an adorable little White Rhino calf and just look at how much she has grown!
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Colchester Zoo
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Amur leopard cub Lena is ready for a Sunday afternoon snooze… #SleepySunday #AmurLeopard #Yawn #ColchesterZoo
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Our gorgeous cheetah cubs are not yet visible to the public but Nova, Hope, Star & Colonel Tom continue to do really well and mum Sia has been doing a fantastic job in caring for them! 😍 #GrowingUpFast #Cheetah #Cubs #ColchesterZoo
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Colchester Zoo
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We are saddened to announce that our male White Rhino, Otto, passed away on 22nd March 2024. Our Animal Care Team are currently processing the loss of their beloved friend and would like to thank everyone for their support. Read more:
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Colchester Zoo
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Running into the weekend like…🦏💕 #RhinoCalf #NewArrival #Adorable #FridayFeeling Find out more about our most recent arrival here>
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Our animals have been enjoying bubble enrichment at Colchester Zoo lately and our short clawed Otter Ravi enjoyed the experience! #Enrichment #Bubbles #BringingTheZooToYou #KeepingStrong
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Colchester Zoo
10 months
Happy 19th birthday to our beautiful Amur Tiger Anoushka! 🎈 🐯
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Colchester Zoo
6 years
Did you know that spotted hyenas keep in touch with other members of their clan using whoops, yells and cackles giving them the reputation of the ‘laughing hyena’!
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Colchester Zoo
3 years
On 25th August 2021 Colchester Zoo were very sad to say goodbye to male Amur Tiger Igor after 15 years with us here at the zoo. This is a very sad time for the Colchester Zoo staff as we say goodbye to an old friend who we will miss dearly. Read more>
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Colchester Zoo
1 year
Cuteness Alert! 🤍 There’s no better way to celebrate 2022 than by enjoying some adorable baby photos! Find out more about this year’s babies:
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Colchester Zoo
3 years
Our adorable otter pups are growing up fast and have been enjoying some fishy meals with mum Summer and dad Ravi! They also experienced their first snow last week!❄️❤️🦦 #Pupdate #BringingTheZooToYou #ColchesterZoo
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
In what is already a very difficult and hard time, Colchester Zoo are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Lioness Malika at the age of 16yrs old on the morning of 14th October despite all best efforts taken to help her. Read more about Malika here>
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Colchester Zoo
1 year
On 21st December, our female Blue Duiker, Jasmine, welcomed her eighth offspring who has since been confirmed as male and aptly named Jingle by our Animal Care Team! Read full story here:
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
At just over a month old our young male rhino is beginning to spend some time outside with mum Astrid - he loves to run and mum is never far behind! 😍🦏 #GrowingUp #Exploring #WhiteRhino #BringingTheZooToYou
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Who knew wet tails are so fun to play with! This is the first time our Amur leopard cubs Lena & Luka have experienced the waterfall and they seemed to enjoy the gentle stream whilst playing in the water! #SunShine #CoolingOff #HeatWave #AmurLeopards #Cubs #TailChase
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Our Amur tiger cubs continue to do well and have been enjoying the chance to chill in the sunshine over the bank holiday weekend! #Cubdate #AmurTigers #SoGrownUp #BankHoliday #Easter
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Colchester Zoo
6 years
Happy 50th Birthday Rajang! Rajang is adored by our keepers and visitors alike and is one of Colchester Zoo’s most favourite residents! Stop by today and wish him Happy Birthday! >
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Colchester Zoo
5 years
Here come the girls! 🧡😍 Our red panda cubs have been confirmed as female and keepers have recently named them. Introducing Kamala and Kalaiya! Kamala is the name of a river in Nepal and Kalaiya is the name of a city in Nepal! #ItsAGirl #NewArrivals #Named #RedPandaCubs
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Day 1 of Lockdown and the sad sight of closed gates again! The countdown begins to the day we can reopen our gates again to welcome you back…🧡 #LockDown2 #CountDown #ClosedGates #Support #ColchesterZoo #Hopefully28DaysToGo
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Colchester Zoo is pleased to announce that on Tuesday 20th October our female Columbian black spider monkey named Cheekaboo gave birth to a healthy baby! ❤️️ #NewArrival #GoodNews #ColchesterZoo #BringingTheZooToYou Read more about the new arrival here>
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
When it’s date night and you are trying to recreate that lady and the tramp moment… #FridayFeeling #Sloth #DateNight #BringingTheZooToYou
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
They may be bigger and stronger but our three young tigers still love to sit together on top of their platform and hang out! 🐯🧡 #Siblings #GrownUp #BeforeAndAfter #AmurTigers
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Running into the weekend feeling flamazing…💗 #FridayFeeling #WeekendVibes #Flamingos
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Colchester Zoo
4 months
Happy 10th birthday to our Southern Tamandua, Oreo! 🎉 Did you know... Tamanduas have four clawed digits on the forefeet and five on the hindfeet. To avoid puncturing their palms with their sharp claws, they walk on the outsides of their hands!
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Colchester Zoo
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Our otter pups have been named by their keepers! Introducing Maly, Sophea, Tevy and Srey! Find out more here >
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Our young female White rhino calf has been named Lottie! As well as being named, Lottie has also been busy exploring the large paddock for the first time with Mum Emily!😍🦏☔️ #NewArrival #WhiteRhino #GrowingUp Find out more about Lottie's name here>
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
It’s been a busy week of exploring for our young rhino Lottie! 💤🦏❤️️ #SleepySunday #Rhino #Adorable
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Sundays were made for relaxing! #Siblings #Besties #SleepySunday
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Colchester Zoo
5 years
We would like to say a heartfelt thank you for all of your kind words following our very sad news of Rajang’s passing. We have received thousands of messages and it has been very touching to read your memories and what he meant to so many of you. #RememberingRajang 🧡
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
The sun is shining over the Kingdom of the Wild paddock this morning! ☀️🦏🦒🦓 #SunShine #GoodMorning #BringingTheZooToYou
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Colchester Zoo
5 years
Our tiger cubs continue to grow in size and confidence! They’ve been enjoying different enrichment from their keepers too – we could watch them play all day! #Enrichment #Learning #Playful
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
We just can’t get enough of how amazing it is to see our 4 cheetah cubs running and playing in their larger outdoor area! #Adorable #Playful #GrowingUp #ColchesterZoo
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Our Tiger keepers recently gave Amur tiger mum Taiga and her three cubs some old fleeces sprayed with perfume! Here they are enjoying this simple but effective enrichment!🐯🧡 #BringingTheZooToYou #PlayTime #AmurTigers #GrowingUpFast #ColchesterZoo #TigerCubs
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Colchester Zoo
1 year
There’s nothing better than enjoying a PURR-FECT snooze! 💤 #SleepSunday
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Our Cheetah cubs, Nova, Hope, Star & Colonel Tom are now 11 weeks old and today they went outside to explore the large enclosure for the first time! 💛 They were keen to explore but mum Sia was keeping a watchful eye over them and stayed close by!
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Our fight for the survival of endangered species continues along with the survival of our zoo🧡 We haven't won the fight yet, we still need your invaluable help>
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Colchester Zoo
3 years
It’s all hands on deck to get Colchester Zoo ready for reopening! Windows are cleaned, paths are swept and the shop restocked! See you soon! 🤗🐘🐆🐯🐒💛 #NotLongToGo #GettingReady #WorkingHard #ColchesterZoo
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
It may not feel like a #BankHoliday here at Colchester Zoo but it is still a day for relaxing and perhaps even a little bit of yoga... #BeardedDragon #BankHoliday #Yoga #MorningStretch
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
We are pleased to be able to share that on the 22nd April, our adult Golden lion tamarin pair, Sooty and Satine, welcomed tiny twins into the world! 😍 #BringingTheZooToYou #NewArrivals #Twins #Endangered Find out more here>
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
It is very unusual for the sealions stare at people so sealion keeper Lizzie thought she’d try a slightly different kind of enrichment... We hope this brightens up your day! 😊 #Enrichment #Sealion #DanceLikeNoOneIsWatching #AnimalInteraction #BadDancing #ColchesterZoo
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Colchester Zoo
3 years
We're excited to announce that in Nov 2020 our Asian short-clawed otter pair, Summer & Ravi welcomed a litter of 6 pups! The tiny new arrivals remained in their nest box up until recently!😍🦦 #OtterlyAdorable #BringingTheZooToYou Read more >
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Despite closing, our Animal Care Team and many others will be working hard, caring for the animals and bringing you updates! 🐯🧡🦒💚🐧💛🐢 Thank you for your continued your support and patience. #BringingTheZooToYou #HereWeGoAgain #LockDown2 #Support #ColchesterZoo
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
It’s time for a #Bubdate ! Our tiger cub trio continue to do well and are as curious as ever getting up close to say hello to you all from afar! #BringingTheZooToYou #TigerCub #Update #KeepingStrong
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Once again, goats Hank & Marvin have been out exploring as they take a Monday morning stroll around the zoo!🐐 This time they had the chance to see our African species at Kingdom of the Wild and our African Elephants! #HankAndMarvin #MondayMorning #DailyExercise #GoatWalk
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Our three Amur tiger cubs are 7 months old today and are beginning to lose some of their kitten like features and grow into their stripes! 🐅🧡 #GrowingUpFast #7Months #Conservation
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Following yesterday’s announcement we are putting together some fantastic content so we can #BringTheZooToYou ! Keep an eye out as we share fantastic videos, fun facts, photos, behind the scenes access and more! We’re overwhelmed with all your messages of support – thank you!🐾❤️
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
We are pleased to announce that on the 1st July our female Kirk’s dik-dik gave birth to a tiny calf!😍Mum and dad have been very attentive over the last few weeks and the youngster is doing extremely well! #NewArrival Read more here>
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Colchester Zoo
5 years
We would like to say thank you to Leigh Oldcorn who donated a fantastic painting he created of our beloved Rajang who passed away in 2018. It was Leigh’s daughters who suggested to their dad that he painted it for us! See more of Leigh’s artwork on his Instagram @leigholdcorn
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Work begins at Rajang’s Forest in preparation of exciting new arrivals! We are pleased to be introducing not one but two more Orangutans to Colchester Zoo - Mali & Tatau! Find out more here>
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@ColchesterZoo
Colchester Zoo
4 years
A huge thank you for your continued messages of support. Although it is still uncertain when we will be able to reopen, we have implemented changes within the park to be ready to welcome you all back safely! #GettingReady #WeMissYou Find out more here>
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
The colours of Autumn are all around at Colchester Zoo!🍂🐯🧡 #Caturday #Autumn #Tigers
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Our Cheetah cubs are full of energy and love to run and play outside! With Nova, Hope, Star & Colonel Tom all enjoying the chance to explore! Our 4 young cubs are now also available for a Adoption – a great way to support us! #Caturday #Adorable #Cubs
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Colchester Zoo
5 years
Our Amur leopard cubs are now nearly 8 weeks old and continue to spend more time exploring outside with mum Esra and getting to know their new surroundings! Have you been lucky enough to see these adorable new arrivals outside!? 💛 #NewArrivals #Endangered #Conservation
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
We know many of you are missing the chance to see our young White rhino Lottie – she’s healthy, strong and her personality is shining! Check out this quick update on her progress from one of Lottie’s keepers, Jo! 😍🦏 #BringingTheZooToYou #WhiteRhino #Bubdate #ColchesterZoo
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Srey-Ya the Sun bear is spending this Saturday chillaxing! #StayHome #StaySafe #ColchesterZoo #SreyYaSaysRelax
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Colchester Zoo
5 years
Our Amur leopard cubs have now begun exploring their outside enclosure at just shy of 6 weeks of age! 💛🐾 Viewing of the cubs is not guaranteed as mum Esra continues to take them back to the cubbing den when she feels it is time. Find out more>
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Colchester Zoo
4 years
Due to popular demand we have now made some additional afternoon time slots available for you to visit Colchester Zoo! This is ideal for passholders who may wish to join us for a few hours after 3pm. Book now>
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Colchester Zoo
5 years
Hey little one! We just can’t stop looking at their cute faces! #NewArrivals #Adorable
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Colchester Zoo
5 years
As our three Amur tiger cubs continue to grow in size and confidence they have now been given access to the larger of the two outside areas and have been enjoying the chance to explore new surroundings! 🧡🐯 #GrowingUpFast #AmurTiger #Cubs #Adventures
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