Prices
Visits between 28th March and 22nd May 2026
Prices With Donation
| Ticket Type | Gate Prices | Weekday E-ticket Prices | Weekend & School Holiday E-ticket Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (16-59yrs) | £31.63 | £26.89 | £28.47 |
| Child (3-15yrs) | £23.38 | £19.87 | £21.05 |
| Senior (60+yrs) | £29.98 | £25.48 | £26.99 |
| Under 3 | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Assistant | FREE | FREE | FREE |
Prices Without Donation
| Ticket Type | Gate Prices | Weekday E-ticket Prices | Weekend & School Holiday E-ticket Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (16-59yrs) | £28.75 | £24.44 | £25.88 |
| Child (3-15yrs) | £21.25 | £18.06 | £19.13 |
| Senior (60+yrs) | £27.25 | £23.16 | £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.
Please take note of our current closures and planned maintenance works when planning your visit to CZS here.
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
