Pre-book E-tickets - Colchester Zoological Society

Prices

Visits between 1st October and 1st November 2026

Prices With Donation

Ticket Type	Gate Prices	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	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.

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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