Colchester Zoo
ColchesterA 60-acre zoo set in parkland and lakes, home to over 150 species.
Get directionsAttractionTime here: 3–5 h
On the map
Maldon Road, Colchester, CO3 0SN
Quick facts
It opened on 2 June 1963 as Stanway Hall Park Zoo, founded by Frank and Helena Farrar.
It now covers 60 acres of parkland and lakes and shows over 150 species.
Since January 2025 it has been run by the charity Colchester Zoological Society.
Address
Maldon Road, Colchester, CO3 0SN
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