Zoos & aquariums · East of England
Colchester Zoo
Colchester Zoo — zoological garden situated in Colchester, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Marks Tey · 4.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Colchester Zoo is a zoo, wildlife park, or public aquarium in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1963. It covers approximately 60 km². Address: CO3 0SL. Wikidata describes it as: "zoological garden situated in Colchester, England". Coordinates: 51.8625°, 0.8328°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Colchester Zoological Society (often known as Colchester Zoo) is a zoological garden situated near Colchester, England. Open since June 1963, the zoo is home to many rare and endangered species, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.
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Background
History
Established in 1963, the zoo was called Stanway Hall Park Zoo, but in the 1970s the zoo was struggling financially. Owner Frank Farrah sold the zoo for what would now become Colchester Zoo operated by the Tropeano family.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8625, 0.8328
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Stanway
- Postcode
- CO3 0SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witham
- Established
- 1963
- Nearest railway station
- Marks Tey — 4 km
- Official site
- www.colchester-zoo.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q5142118 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Colchester Zoological Society (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colchester Zoo?
- Colchester Zoo is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO3 0SL), in the parish of Stanway.
- When was Colchester Zoo built?
- Built or established in 1963.
- How do I get to Colchester Zoo?
- The nearest railway station is Marks Tey, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO3 0SL.