25.5.2024 by Pat Waldron
What a wonderful time I had on my first visit to Colchester Zoo, where over 150 species reside in 60 acres of lush green parkland. It is situated in the south-east of England and a 30-minute drive from Jimmy’s Farm, the home of polar bears Flocke, Tala & Ewa.
Beautiful shrubbery lined pathways meander through the zoo with something interesting almost at every turn. There are many different habitats housing a wide range of animals including elephant, rhino, giraffe, tigers, leopard, wolves, primates, komodo dragons, penguins, otters and much more.
What gracile beauty!
Curious otters
Aren’t they adorable?!
Eastern pygmy marmoset
Crested Wood Partridge
Hello! Do you want to take a photo?
Here I am but my friend is very shy.
His Royal Stripeness
The zoo is very well maintained with excellent enclosures providing enrichment for animals, plus lots of indoor viewing areas.
Colchester Zoo is a ‘must visit’ zoo………it will certainly not be my last!
Dear Pat!
Thank you so much for presenting the Colchester Zoo to the readers of this magazine!
I understand you want to visit it again!
Hugs from Mervi
Hello Pat,
Nice to hear from you about this new zoo. According to your report, the animals live in beautiful enclosures where they really feel at home. that’s how it should be.
Many thanks and best regards!
Britta-Gudrun
Dear Pat!
I can also understand why you liked this zoo so much. The animals seem relaxed and endearing, the facilities are attractive and your great pictures set the scene wonderfully. One day is certainly not enough to discover everything and give all the animals the attention they deserve.
I particularly liked the photos of the affectionate penguins, the graceful Kirk Dik Dik, the cheeky pygmy marmoset and the orangutans who wanted to play hide and seek with you. Thank you for showing us!
Hugs
Anke
Wieder ein interessanter Zoo,
den ich noch nicht kannte. Es
scheint den Tieren gut zu gehen
dort. Danke für die Fotos ! 🙂
Dear Pat!
The zoo looks very green. The animals have the big enclosures. I like the 2 penguins very much.
Hugs
Ludmila
Thank you very much dear Pat.
Best wishes to all the animals in Colchester Zoo.
Pat thank you for introducing a new park zoo with your usual photos. One request. If you do go back can we see a Komodo dragon!