Colchester Zoo

I visited for the newly added Pygmy Hippo experience and this was a great experience. As well as being informative, I was able to get really close to Venus, feed her fruit and help prepare her enclosure. My keeper was great, deeply cared about all the animals on his section (Giraffe) and spoke about how Venus will be enriched by this new experience as she has recently lost her partner, Freddy. The zoo is fantastic, so much for adults and children to do. I went during the week, which was really quiet, but would I really loved is that all the animal talks proceeded even though I was the only one there. Each staff member waited at the meeting point and happily invited questions. Ate in the food outlets and prices were very reasonable. Breakfast roll was under £4 and cooked freshly for you. Great range of vegan treats and loads for the children to do. Will definitely be returning!

We have the yearly pass great value for money. Great Zoo all animals look like they are kept very well. Had the chicken pieces and chips great value for money large portions and free sauces as much as you want. Land train is great fun close up and personal with the ring tailed lemas. A must visit well done to all involved. Great day out.

The best zoo I have been too. Lots of animals, lots of play parks scattered around the zoo, a train ride around some of the park into an up close visit into the ring-tailed lemur exhibit. Food seems a little pricey but that's no different to any other place.

Absolutely love Colchester zoo. The animals are great, we always seem to find something new each visit and staff are helpful. Food outlets are okay, our favourite it Wrap and Roll however occasionally we've visited and this has been closed. I now check at the entrance which food outlets are running that day so I can plan. Keeper talks are informative. Love the Madagascan express. Really looking forward to the new dinosaur area being built.

Had a great day out at the zoo. Plenty to keep all ages entertained for hours. Special mention for Paul who was one of the guides on the train. How he can keep telling the guests about all the animals and telling jokes whilst having to hurd us off on and off the train and through the enclosure without having a melt down is amazing. Keep up the good work. Overall I can't fault anything about my visit. Highly recommend and I will be visiting with the kids again soon.