Enjoy Easter at Colchester Zoo - included in your tickets!
28th March - 12th April 2026 - Enjoy a wild Easter adventure packed with daytime activities for all ages!
- Take part in the Easter Egg Hunt for a chance to WIN an animal experience
- Join the Wild Vibe Crew Parade and Party at various times throughout the day, with music and dancing at the Main Stage
- Get creative with Easter‑themed crafts at the Education Centre, running from 10:00am - 4:00pm*
- Meet the Zoo Crew characters outside the Main Entrance from 9:30am - midday
- Discover amazing wetland species at the Wonderful Wetlands station, open 10:30am - 3:00pm
- Transform into your favourite animal with face painting available 11:00am - 4:30pm*
- Explore themed activity boxes at The Exploratorium inside Kingdom of the Wild, open 11:00am - 4:00pm
- Create colourful sand bottles and bunny pendants at Crazy Sand, available 11:00am - 4:30pm** while stocks last*
- Step back in time in the Dinosaur Realm, open 9:30am - 4:30pm, for a prehistoric adventure
- Ride the Lost Madagascar Express Road Train from 10:30am - 4:30pm and spot incredible species along the way
- Learn about animal habitats at the Discovery Den with interactive sand tables and a Draw Alive Wall, open 10:30am - 4:30pm
- Enjoy a range of animal encounters and prop patrols happening throughout the zoo during the day
- *Additional charge applies.
- **Opening is weather dependant.
Get your Colchester Zoo flexi-tickets in Essex today and visit anytime this winter!
Looking for unforgettable family days out in Essex this autumn or winter? Grab your Colchester Zoo flexi-tickets today and enjoy the freedom to visit on any date that suits you!
Colchester Zoo is one of the top attractions in Essex, offering a magical experience for all ages. Whether you're wrapping up warm for a crisp autumn stroll or enjoying festive fun during the winter holidays, the zoo is bursting with seasonal charm and wildlife wonders.
Why Visit Colchester Zoo this winter season?
Treat your family to a big day out in the crisp autumn air and enjoy:
- Over 200 species to discover, from majestic big cats to playful primates
- Indoor viewing areas and heated enclosures perfect for chilly days
- Seasonal events and winter-themed activities for the whole family
- A full day of adventure, learning, and laughter come rain or shine!
You can book your tickets in just a few clicks, before getting them sent to you via email and SMS. For the best prices online, there's no better way to secure your family days out in Essex with Colchester Zoo tickets!
Your tickets also include a donation that will help to provide vital funds to conservation projects worldwide, supporting creatures big and small!
Meet the many animals of Colchester Zoo
If you love the mystique of big cats, then Colchester Zoo tickets will bring you into the world of lions, tigers, leopards, and cheetahs. Maybe you want something with a little less bite - then make sure you see the zoo’s monkeys. There’s baboons, lemurs, and tamarins, and apes aplenty, so swing in to see the chimps before you go.
It’s safe to say that every animal lover will find a creature they fall in love with during their visit. With a Colchester Zoo ticket, the keys to the animal kingdom are in your hand.
If you're wondering whether you need to take snacks and drinks... Colchester Zoo have it all covered!
Book your tickets today and get ready to spend a full day out at one of the best places to go in Essex. Get your Colchester Zoo tickets for the best prices online!