Giraffe Keeper Goes to Africa! 🦒 Animal Care Team member Kirbie is swapping life at the zoo, from caring for our four Giraffes at Kingdom of the Wild to the vast open plains of our UmPhafa Private Nature Reserve. For the next three months, Kirbie will be learning how to manage a game reserve, collecting vital data for conservation, and watching the tallest creatures on earth roam UmPhafa. Stay tune as we share Kirbie’s UmPhafa adventure over the next few months! | Colchester Zoo

Environmental enrichment is a vital part of the care we provide towards our animals here at Colchester Zoo. One of the most fun enrichment toys which challenges our Orangutans mentally and physically, is their puzzle feeder. 🦧 Our Animal Care Team fill the feeder with their favourite treats where Tiga, Mali and Tatu then enjoy the challenge to reach their favourite snacks. #ApeAwarenessMonth | Colchester Zoo

Today is Endangered Species Day! In honour of this special day, we are celebrating one of the most endangered species here at CZS, Caroline, the slender-snouted crocodile! This species is currently categorised as Critically Endangered and needs urgent support to help vital conservation efforts. Be sure to pop by Chimpanzee Lookout at 10:30am and learn more about Caroline during our slender-snouted crocodile encounter. From making a donation to joining us for an Animal Experience, there’s so much

🐘 Love your Zoo this May half term 🐾 Embark on a wild adventure & enjoy a whole host of activities suitable for the whole family, from 24th May to 1st June! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🎟 Pre-book your tickets today at https://www.colchesterzoologicalsociety.com/event/may-half-term/ | Colchester Zoo

🎄 Experience the most wonderful time of year and enjoy a range of festivities included in your standard admission or with a valid Zoo Pass! 🦌 See Santa’s Reindeer 📖 Listen to Spirit’s Story at the Christmas Tale 🎉 Party with the Wild Vibe Crew ✏️Get crafty at the Elves’ Workshop* 🎅 Journey through The Santa Experience* PLUS, much more…. Book tickets now at https://www.colchester-zoo.com/christmas-at-the-zoo/ *Charge applies. | Colchester Zoo

It’s World Hyena Day! Here at Colchester Zoo we have three Spotted Hyenas, Abu, Jasiri and Kivuli. Did you know, unlike most animals, Hyenas can digest carrion such as bones and skin due to special stomach acids which break down these body parts. | Colchester Zoo

🦒 Enjoy a wild adventure this summer at Colchester Zoological Society with a whole host of daytime activities including animal encounters, parties & much more! 🐾 ↪️ Pre-book your tickets today at https://www.colchesterzoologicalsociety.com/event/summer-holidays/ | Colchester Zoo