Colchester Zoo

Paris lived at Colchester Zoo for almost two decades

'Like losing a family member' - Colchester Zoo's sealion Paris dies aged 21

Colchester Zoo's last remaining lion is set to stay after a lioness died

Colchester Zoo's last remaining lion is set to stay after a lioness died

Colchester Zoo announces beloved lion will stay after death of lioness

Colchester Zoo's Bailey the lion

Colchester Zoo's Bailey the lion

Colchester Zoo's last remaining lion could be rehomed after lioness dies

Colchester Zoo's lioness Naja who sadly passed away last week

Colchester Zoo's lioness Naja who sadly passed away last week

'One of a kind' - Colchester Zoo's lioness Naja passes away at 18

A main road leading to Colchester Zoo has been shut after a burst water main

A main road leading to Colchester Zoo has been shut after a burst water main

Main road to Colchester Zoo likely to be shut for 'several hours'

It's almost time visit Santa, but where can you go see the big man?

It's almost time visit Santa, but where can you go see the big man?

7 places you can book to see Santa in and around Suffolk

Amur Tiger Igor at Colchester Zoo.

Amur Tiger Igor at Colchester Zoo.

Zoo's 'sad goodbye' after death of popular tiger Igor

The grounds of Ickworth House are open to explore this week - although the buildings will remain closed for the time being

The grounds of Ickworth House are open to explore this week - although the buildings will remain closed for the time being

Where to go in Suffolk this weekend

Colchester Zoo is preparing to reopen its gates in April.

Colchester Zoo is preparing to reopen its gates in April.

Colchester Zoo announces plans to reopen its gates in April

Mark Prigg will be running 50 miles around Colchester Zoo to mark his 50th birthday, raising vital funds to help the zoo in its fight for survival.

Mark Prigg will be running 50 miles around Colchester Zoo to mark his 50th birthday, raising vital funds to help the zoo in its fight for survival.

Dad to mark 50th birthday by running 50 mile fundraiser around Colchester Zoo

Elvis the Wreathed Hornbill, with Priscilla in the background at Colchester Zoo

Elvis the Wreathed Hornbill, with Priscilla in the background at Colchester Zoo

WATCH: Is love in the air for Wreathed Hornbills at Colchester Zoo?

Colchester Zoo director Dr Dominique Tropeano said the zoo is facing a very difficult few months.

Colchester Zoo director Dr Dominique Tropeano said the zoo is facing a very difficult few months.

Colchester Zoo's fight for survival as Covid causes £4m loss in turnover

One of zookeepers counting the lemurs at Colchester Zoo, for its annual 'big count'.

One of zookeepers counting the lemurs at Colchester Zoo, for its annual 'big count'.

Colchester Zoo welcomes more than 100 new-borns in annual 'stock-take'

Casey the l'hoest's monkey (also known as a mountain monkey) gives birth to new-born at Colchester Zoo.

Casey the l'hoest's monkey (also known as a mountain monkey) gives birth to new-born at Colchester Zoo.

Adorable baby monkey born at Colchester Zoo - but is yet to be named

The Red Panda enclosure at Colchester Zoo which has announced it will remain closed under Tier 4

The Red Panda enclosure at Colchester Zoo which has announced it will remain closed under Tier 4

Colchester Zoo announces temporary Tier 4 closure despite government advice

Colchester Zoo has said a sad goodbye to its 24-year-old chimpanzee Tekita, who died after becoming unwell. Picture: DAVID MARSAY/COLCHESTER ZOO

Colchester Zoo has said a sad goodbye to its 24-year-old chimpanzee Tekita, who died after becoming unwell. Picture: DAVID MARSAY/COLCHESTER ZOO

Colchester Zoo announces heartbreaking death of chimpanzee Tekita

A female Columbian black spider monkey named Cheekaboo has given birth to a healthy baby at Colchester Zoo. Picture: JAMIE REEVE

A female Columbian black spider monkey named Cheekaboo has given birth to a healthy baby at Colchester Zoo. Picture: JAMIE REEVE

Critically endangered spider monkey born at Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo�s Crowned Crane pair, Charles and Camilla, have welcomed two healthy chicks. Picture: COLCHESTER ZOO/TOM SMITH

Colchester Zoo�s Crowned Crane pair, Charles and Camilla, have welcomed two healthy chicks. Picture: COLCHESTER ZOO/TOM SMITH

‘Royal’ crowned crane chicks born at Colchester Zoo

The cafe at Colchester Zoo has been badly damaged by a fire. Picture: COLCHESTER ZOO

The cafe at Colchester Zoo has been badly damaged by a fire. Picture: COLCHESTER ZOO

Colchester Zoo coffee shop badly damaged after fire breaks out

The cheetah Sia and her cub at Colchester Zoo, which is set to reopen Picture: PHIL JUDD

The cheetah Sia and her cub at Colchester Zoo, which is set to reopen Picture: PHIL JUDD

Animal attractions - Which zoos and farm parks are reopening, and how can you book?

One of the zoo's red pandas alongside a handmade rainbow card Picture: Colchester Zoo

One of the zoo's red pandas alongside a handmade rainbow card Picture: Colchester Zoo

£20 will feed a spider monkey for a day - how you can help save Colchester Zoo’s animals

Alice has more than a dozen animals on display outside her house Picture: ALICE SIMPSON

Alice has more than a dozen animals on display outside her house Picture: ALICE SIMPSON

Village gardens transformed into zoo by Essex animal lover

The tiny cheetah cubs at Colchester Zoo are now opening their eyes Picture: COLCHESTER ZOO

The tiny cheetah cubs at Colchester Zoo are now opening their eyes Picture: COLCHESTER ZOO

WATCH: Colchester Zoo’s baby cheetahs open eyes for first time

The zoo will not be open to customers from March 23, with the zoo saying the future looks uncertain Picture: ARCHANT

The zoo will not be open to customers from March 23, with the zoo saying the future looks uncertain Picture: ARCHANT

Colchester Zoo temporarily closes due to coronavirus and says future is uncertain

Captured on cub cam - the rare Amur leopard cubs are almost six weeks old Picture: COLCHESTER ZOO

Captured on cub cam - the rare Amur leopard cubs are almost six weeks old Picture: COLCHESTER ZOO

WATCH as adorable baby leopard cubs take their first steps outside

Esra the Amur leopard with her two new cubs at Colchester Zoo. Picture: COLCHESTER ZOO

Esra the Amur leopard with her two new cubs at Colchester Zoo. Picture: COLCHESTER ZOO

WATCH - Excitement as rare leopard cubs are born at Colchester Zoo

Three tiger cubs at Colchester Zoo have been named after a public vote Picture: COLCHESTER ZOO

Three tiger cubs at Colchester Zoo have been named after a public vote Picture: COLCHESTER ZOO

WATCH: Adorable tiger cub trio are named - and go exploring

A rare picture of one of the adorable red panda cubs at Colchester Zoo Picture: COLCHESTER ZOO

A rare picture of one of the adorable red panda cubs at Colchester Zoo Picture: COLCHESTER ZOO

Get a sneak peek of these cuddly young pandas

The tiger cubs at Colchester zoo are now a month old. Picture: COLCHESTER ZOO

The tiger cubs at Colchester zoo are now a month old. Picture: COLCHESTER ZOO

WATCH - Cute tiger cubs are now a month old, and zoo visitors can take a peek

Meg the Shire Horse has lived at Colchester Zoo in Essex since 2009 Picture: COLCHESTER ZOO

Meg the Shire Horse has lived at Colchester Zoo in Essex since 2009 Picture: COLCHESTER ZOO

Sad announcement from zoo as ‘adorable’ horse dies

The sweet red river hog piglets don't yet have a name Picture: COLCHESTER ZOO

The sweet red river hog piglets don't yet have a name Picture: COLCHESTER ZOO

Important Easter arrivals at Colchester Zoo