Practicalities:
Who are these talks for?
Our zoo Community Outreach Talks for adult groups are designed for organisations such as U3A, Rotary Clubs, WI groups, and social clubs.
How long do the talks last?
Talks usually last 45–60 minutes, with additional time for questions.
We are happy to deliver sessions during the day or in the evening.
What equipment do we need?
We bring our own presentation equipment. If possible, please provide the following:
- A table for the projector
- An extension lead
We can also use your own projector or screen if preferred — just let us know in advance.
How much does it cost?
Talk pricing is based on group size:
- 5–30 participants: £70 per group
- 31–60 participants: £100 per group
- 61+ participants: £150 per group
All prices are per booking (not per person).
What Topics do you Offer?
We offer three engaging topics:
What is Conservation?
Learn about the complexities of environmental conservation, and why everyone should care about protecting nature. This includes discussion surrounding different stakeholder demands as well as learning how zoos and other organisations help endangered species around the world.
Caring for Our Animals
From building homes, to giving them food, looking after our zoo animals takes a lot of dedicated care, knowledge and expertise. This lecture will explain what we do behind-the-scenes as well as how we ensure we meet the health and welfare needs of the hundreds of types of animals that live at Colchester Zoo.
Colchester Zoo and It’s Role in Conservation
Find out more about Colchester Zoo’s history and our modern day role including the wide variety of conservation projects we support all around the world through out charitable arm, Action for the Wild.
Booking Information
To request a talk, please complete our online booking form below:
We are unable to accept bookings more than 12 months in advance.
We can deliver talks across a wide area, with travel subject to distance, timing, and operational logistics. Please contact us if you would like to check availability for your location.
If you are having any difficulties accessing the online form, please contact our Education Department directly for support:
Email: education@colchesterzoo.org
Telephone: 01206 331292 ext. 463
If you wish to discuss suitable dates, or find out any thing else about our Community Outreach talks, please also contact our Education Department as above.
