Tickets from only £15.94!
Get your spring plans sorted with animals, sunshine and up to 25% off E-tickets!
Pre-book your tickets online in advance to visit midweek
from 5th to 22nd May 2026 and receive 25% off your admission!
Prices
Visits between 5th and 22nd May 2026
Prices With Donation
| Ticket Type | Gate Prices | Weekday E-ticket Prices | Weekend E-ticket Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (16-59yrs) | £31.63 | £23.72 | £28.47 |
| Child (3-15yrs) | £23.38 | £17.54 | £21.05 |
| Senior (60+yrs) | £29.98 | £22.49 | £26.99 |
| Under 3 | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Assistant | FREE | FREE | FREE |
Prices Without Donation
| Ticket Type | Gate Prices | Weekday E-ticket Prices | Weekend E-ticket Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (16-59yrs) | £28.75 | £21.56 | £25.88 |
| Child (3-15yrs) | £21.25 | £15.94 | £19.13 |
| Senior (60+yrs) | £27.25 | £20.44 | £24.53 |
| Under 3 | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Assistant | FREE | FREE | FREE |
*Prices shown with donation include a voluntary donation and are eligible for Gift Aid. Prices are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change without notice. A £0.50 booking fee applies per transaction. Tickets must be booked online at least 24 hours in advance to obtain our E-ticket offer.
Visits between 23rd and 31st May 2026
Prices With Donation
| Ticket Type | Gate Prices | Holiday E-ticket Prices |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (16-59yrs) | £31.63 | £25.30 |
| Child (3-15yrs) | £23.38 | £18.70 |
| Senior (60+yrs) | £29.98 | £23.98 |
| Under 3 | FREE | FREE |
| Assistant | FREE | FREE |
Prices Without Donation
| Ticket Type | Gate Prices | Holiday E-ticket Prices |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (16-59yrs) | £28.75 | £23.00 |
| Child (3-15yrs) | £21.25 | £17.00 |
| Senior (60+yrs) | £27.25 | £21.80 |
| Under 3 | FREE | FREE |
| Assistant | FREE | FREE |
*Prices shown with donation include a voluntary donation and are eligible for Gift Aid. Prices are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change without notice. A £0.50 booking fee applies per transaction. Tickets must be booked online at least 24 hours in advance to obtain our E-ticket offer.
ARRIVING AFTER MIDDAY?
We recommend visiting the following areas first as they all close an hour before general zoo close:
- Kingdom of the Wild
- Elephant Kingdom
- The Lost Madagascar Express Road Train
Important Information
- All tickets are non-refundable.
- E-tickets can be purchased online in advance until 23:59 the day before you wish to visit.
- We reserve the right to ask for age verification and photo ID for admission upon entry into the Zoo; this includes under 3 ticket selection.
- We are unable to allow admittance to children under the age of 16yrs without a full paying adult or adult passholder.
- We will provide a complimentary ticket for a personal assistant to be admitted with a full paying adult / child / senior guest if the need for assistance can be verified.
- Please note that we are unable to take payment over the phone for E-ticket purchases. If you have a query about a booking, please email enquiries@colchesterzoo.org
Upcoming Events
Click the event below to find out more!
Dino Discovery Day
🗓️ 9th May 2026
Stampede 10K
🗓️ 17th May 2026
May Half Term
🗓️ 23rd – 31st May 2026
