Celebrate Christmas at Colchester Zoo - festive activities included in your general admission tickets!
Experience the Magic of Christmas at Colchester Zoo on selected dates throughout November and December 2026, with festive trails, live entertainment, Christmas characters and seasonal fun alongside your day exploring the Zoo.
- Dates: 21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th November + 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th & 19th - 24th December 2026
- Santa's Present Trail: Search around the Zoo for nine missing presents for your chance to win a prize
- Santa's Post Office: Bring along your letter and post it to Santa for special elf-spress delivery
- Wild Vibe Crew: Dance and sing along at festive parties taking place throughout the day
- Wild Vibe Crew Parade: Follow the Wild Vibe Crew around the Zoo as they spread Christmas cheer with popular festive tunes
- Reindeer Stable: Visit the Zoo's beautiful reindeer at their stables during your festive day out
- The Exploratorium: Discover themed activity boxes, including new seasonal boxes, inside Kingdom of the Wild
Get your Colchester Zoo flexi-tickets in Essex today and visit anytime this winter!
Looking for unforgettable family days out in Essex? 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!