The zoo says the Carruth Natural Encounters building built in 1962 "has provided countless memorable experiences" for guests.

An increase in costs and paperwork after leaving the EU has led to fewer animal transfers, it says.

The zoo has changed from being privately owned to becoming a charitable trust from 1 February.

COLCHESTER Zoo is becoming a charity after being privately owned for more than 60 years. The zoo will officially be called Colchester Zoological Society from today (February 1) marking the ...

Colchester Zoo has announced it will be changing its name in February. As of Saturday, the north Essex zoo will be known as Colchester Zoological Society. It was originally announced that the zoo ...

Colchester Zoo has announced it will be changing its name in February. As of Saturday, the north Essex zoo will be known as Colchester Zoological Society. It was originally announced that the zoo ...

COLCHESTER Zoo is becoming a charity after being privately owned for more than 60 years. The zoo will officially be called Colchester Zoological Society from today (February 1) marking the start of ...

COLCHESTER Zoo has officially confirmed it will be starting its 'new chapter' as the Colchester Zoological Society tomorrow. The attraction had previously announced that Action for the Wild ...

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