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About
Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with our festive activities taking place throughout the day!
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | /Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £23.27 per ticket |
| Child | £18.81 per ticket |
| Concession | £21.78 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
Colchester Zoological Society (CZS) is located just south of Colchester. Take the A1124 exit (Junction 26) off the main A12 following the brown elephant signs and using the new Stanway Western Bypass. CZS is situated on Maldon Road in Stanway.
From the M25: About 40 minutes from Junction 28 of the M25 to reach the A12
From Southend: About 1 hour's journey, 40 miles using A127 and A130 to reach the A12
From Hertfordshire: About 1 hour's journey – 50 miles using A414 or A120 to reach the A12
From Stansted Airport: About 50 mins journey, 30 miles using A120 to reach the A12. For car hire from Stansted Airport www.budget-stansted.com
Car parking is free and disabled car parking spaces are available close to the zoo entrance. NB Blue badges must be displayed to use the disabled parking area
Public Transport Directions
Colchester North Train Station can be reached by Liverpool Street services from London within in an hour or is easily reached along the Lowestoft or Norwich networks to Ipswich and then on to Colchester. CZS is just 10 minutes by taxi or can be reached by bus.
All bus services to Colchester Bus Station regularly connect with the number 75 for Maldon or Tiptree and Colchester Zoological Society (CZS).
