EXCLUSIVE MEMBER EVENT!
Mother’s Day Weekend 14th – 15th March 2026
Father’s Day Weekend 20th – 21st June 2026
Thank you for your support!
To say a huge thank you for your support as a CZS Annual Member and to celebrate the amazing mother and father figures among you, we’re hosting two special offer weekends!
As a CZS Member, you can bring up to four family or friends on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day weekends and receive 50% OFF their admission to Colchester Zoological Society. Gather your pride, round up the herd, and bring your flock for a wild day out with friends and family for less!
*To receive this offer, you must hold a valid CZS Membership and purchase your required admission tickets at the Ticket Office. Offer is not available online, see Ts and Cs below.
Make memories that will last forever this Mother’s Day and Father’s Day weekends!
Celebrate the special lady in your life or treat your MANE man with a purr-fect day out at the Zoo with the whole family! Discover the wonders of wildlife and explore our range of activities available!
Hand Feed Lorikeets
Journey through Australian Rainbows for the chance to feed the lorikeets!*
Dinosaur Realm
Come face to face with creatures from the past on a prehistoric journey!
Discovery Den
Get hands on with our interactive sand table and Draw Alive wall!
Face Painting
Transform into your favourite species. Plus CZS Members receive 10% off!*
Feed Goats & Sheep
Visit Colenso Village for the chance to feed the friendly goats and sheep!*
Crazy Sand
Create your own colourful sand bottles. Plus CZS Members receive 10% off!*
The Exploratorium
Learn more with different themed activity boxes!
Outdoor Play Areas
The perfect place for kids to let off some steam with food outlets nearby!
*Additional charge applies.
Terms & Conditions
- 50% CZS Member Weekend discount applies to gate standard admission costs ONLY – please check prices ahead of your visit. This will be applied when a CZS Member is present and shows their valid Annual Membership Pass upon entry. Up to 4 guests can receive the discount per CZS Member Weekend, per day.
- Offer is not valid online and can only be redeemed in person on selected CZS Member Weekends with a valid Annual Membership at our Ticket Office. Queuing will be necessary to receive this discount due to demand.
- The four lowest priced tickets in the transaction will be discounted. Anyone found to be abusing this will have this benefit removed.
- Offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offer, or on special CZS events, including but not limited to Trail or Terror, The Santa Experience and Enchanted Trail of Light.
- Payment of remaining admission price must be made via cash or card. Offer is not valid in conjunction with Tesco Club Card vouchers.
- Offer cannot be issued without a present and valid CZS Members Pass.
- A valid Pass must be present at the time of transaction – a refund can not be processed at a later time if a Membership is purchased after the initial entry purchase. This includes day ticket upgrades.
