Colchester Zoo Magazine Spring 2017

FREE Spring 2017

go behind the scenes!

Get closer with an Animal Experience!

Colchester Zoo’s Um Phafa Nature Reserve updates!

Meet our new arrivals!

Registered Charity No. 1105621

HELLO!

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Kids’ Activities

New arrivals!

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Fun Facts

Kids’ Experiences UmPhafa Reser ve

Conservation at Home Chimpanzee Lookout

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Animal Experiences

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Springtime Shopping

Animal Adoptions NEW Hen Parties

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See the latest developments around the zoo, including our new catering outlets!

Zoo events!

Meet the Zoo Crew!

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Meet our Volunteers

Food at the Zoo

Meet the new animals here at the Zoo!

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Meet the Zoo Crew

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LATEST NEWS!

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Action for the Wild

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A Day in the Life

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Keeper Profile

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Zoo News

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Dates for your diary

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Director’s Welcome Welcome to Colchester Zoo's magazine, full of the latest news not only from around the Zoo, but also around the world through our charity Action for the Wild, and our reserve in South Africa. We do hope that you enjoy the new look to the magazine and are able to visit us soon.

It has been a busy winter for the maintenance team getting the new Chimpanzee Lookout ready for our group of chimps, as well as some exciting changes around the park, including updates to many of the catering facilities.

We hope to welcome you to Registered Charity No. 1105621

soon for an enjoyable day out!

Many people underestimate the huge amount of work that our dedicated staff put into ensuring that Colchester Zoo is a leading conservation centre, a vital resource for education and research, and a superb day out!

It costs over £189,000 every week to enable Colchester Zoo to open its doors and fund its conservation work around the world. This would be impossible without the support of our visitors and passholders; Colchester Zoo is a privately owned zoo and receives no external funding. Each and every visit you make counts.

To advertise in the next edition of the Colchester Zoo magazine, contac t: marketing@colchesterzoo.org 01206 331 292 ext . 226 / 249 / 245 MAGAZINE • ISSUE 9

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Sainsbury’s Stanway supports Colchester Zoo! On Monday 27th February, 7 colleagues from the Sainsbury’s Stanway store, with their manager, Kevin Jones, joined the keepers team at Colchester Zoo. The store has supported the Zoo for many years through donating daily produce waste for the animals, in line with their company value of “no food waste to landfill.”

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Sainsbury’s named the most sustainable seafood supermarket in the world!

Sainsbury’s has been named the best sustainable seafood supermarket in the world in a survey published by the Marine Stewardship Council.

During 2016 Sainsbury’s reached not only the top spot in Britain but also the number one position worldwide with the most MSC-labelled products of any national supermarket – a total of 225 MSC-certified sustainable choices.

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The day consisted of many activities for the colleagues, which started with the store team meeting the penguins and learning more about their keeper’s role. The team then helped the sun bear keepers with relaying the floor in their house, which proved to be challenging, but it was great to see the Sainsbury’s team more than happy to put their man power to work as it provided extra stimulation for the bears.

The Sainsbury’s team then created a toy for the elephants, using recycled fire hose. This was a great team building exercise for the Sainsbury’s colleagues, and fantastic to recycle otherwise unwanted materials.

The day was finished off with private feeding sessions with the giraffes and elephants, where the Sainsbury’s team learnt more about the zoo’s work and care of animals in-situ and ex-situ.

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Special Senses Day Additional interactive activities for all to enjoy!

17th June

Wake Up!

with Colchester Zoo Get up early and enjoy this exclusive Passholder event!

Summer late night openings The zoo remains open into the evening with special events and activities.

Starlight Safari Night

8th July A valid Zoo Pass is required for entry to this event

29th July and 12th August

16th and 30th September

A magical twilight spectacular as we remain open late into the evening!

21st - 31st October Spook-tacular daytime fun for the whole family during the Halloween half term!

25th & 26th November, 2nd & 3rd, 9th & 10th and 16th - 24th December Immerse yourself in the wonderful atmosphere of the winter wonderland!*

Selected nights ONLY

21st, 24th, 26th, 28th & 31st October Dare to stay after dark for some frightening fun!

Breakfast with Santa!

Join Santa for a magical experience!

26 th November, 2nd & 3rd , 9th & 10 th and 16 th - 24 th December PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED

WRISTBAND REQUIRED*

Supper with Santa! NEW! Enjoy an exciting supper with Santa and friends!

2nd , 8 th , 9th and 15th December PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED

These are just some of the events for 2017. Please see the events calendar for our full list at www.colchesterzoo.org * NB. Access into Colchester Zoo remains free of charge 364 days a year for passholders, however there will be a supplement charge to ALL visitors wishing to take part in secondary activities on Halloween Fright Nights and The Magic of Christmas events. Please ensure you are familiar with the updated terms and conditions.

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Baby white rhino!

On the 3rd February 2017, we welcomed a young male rhino calf, who has since been named Kifaru by his keepers!

He is very energetic and has been enjoying running rings around mum, Emily, in the outdoor paddock!

The word

‘Kifaru’ means rhinoceros in Swahili.

DID YOU KNOW? The white rhino is NEAR THREATENED due to the rise in poaching.

K EEP ER PRO FILE My life is like the real life Lion King!

My wife is also a zoo keeper here at Colchester Zoo. I’ve always loved animals nam e: Ashley Lamb and surround myself with them. I also have a baby daughter, and all my years of clearing Nickname: Africa Ash up poo has helped prepare me for that! grows up with the Job title: Deputy Head of Section I hope my daughter respect that same love and I have for animals.

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Rhino, giraffe, lions, meerkats, otters, lemurs and many more!

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Currently cares for:

The only spotted hyena in the country, mandrills, warthogs, cheetah, l’hoest monkeys and all the other species at Edge of Africa here at Colchester Zoo!

at home:

1 dog named Cali and 2 cats, one named Beans and the other named Bella. © Tom Smith

Ashley’s dream:

To take the whole family to Africa on safari, having previously travelled to Thailand © Carol Bennetto with my wife!

Tamanduas back at the zoo!

ZOO NEWS

In January 2017, Colchester Zoo welcomed two southern tamanduas, a male named Oreo from Papiliorama and a female called Ruth from Frankfurt.

The pair are currently being housed separately at the Zoo’s Worlds Apart exhibit, and it is hoped they will be introduced to one another soon!

We come from South America, east of the Andes - from Venezuela to northern Argentina

We live in gallery forests, tropical rainforests and mangroves

Critically endangered Endangered

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Sponsor of Butterfly Glade aims to climb Kilimanjaro!

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Isobel was a beautiful, bright and cheeky little girl with the biggest brown eyes and a smile to match. Isobel was just 12 months old when she started to show signs of being sick. In August 2014, Isobel was diagnosed with LCH and, after a 10 month battle, Isobel sadly passed away at only 22 months old.

Michael Parmenter is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa, on the Machame Trail to raise money for Isobel’s Memorial fund.

To read more about the Parmenter’s story and to sponsor Michael please visit: www.cclg.org.uk/Isobel-Parmenter-Memorial-Fund

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ZOO NEWS

Welcome to Taiga!

Spider monkey baby named!

On 17th October 2016, a young female spider monkey was born at Colchester Zoo and she has now been named Chilli by her keepers!

This bundle of joy was born to mum, Cheekaboo, and Dad, Julius.

This is the first spider monkey baby born at Colchester Zoo in 8 years!

STATUS: Endangered; only around 540 Amur tigers are left in the wild.

On the 8th February 2017, Colchester Zoo welcomed a 2 year old female Amur Tiger named Taiga. The Zoo is already home to male tiger, Igor, and another female called Anoushka. Taiga will spend some time settling in before gradually being introduced to Igor with the hope they may become a breeding pair!

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A post mortem was carried out and results showed that Yeni had a compacted stomach, which unfortunately could not have been predicted by her keepers or treated even if she had shown any signs. It is hoped that in the future Venus and Freddie will have another offspring.

We have been overwhelmed with the condolences received following the tragic loss of Yeni. We would like to thank you all for your support during this very sad time. Although Yeni wasn’t with us long, the keepers had built a great relationship with her and she will always have a special place in our hearts here at Colchester Zoo.

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The displays team look after one of the highest number of animals within Colchester Zoo, caring for 63 individuals from 23 different species!

Weighing the barn owls.

After meeting to discuss the day ahead, the team, made up of 6 full time keepers, goes on to weigh all of the birds in their care and prepare the animal feed for the day. als are The team who care for these anim lawn lays disp our on see also the keepers you s bird our of ls skil le showing off the incredib tis, coa ng udi incl als mm of prey and smaller ma skunks and palm civets.

Come and see our Wild Displays on the displays lawn opposite Lion Rock.

These displays take a lot of wo rk and the training and setting up for these encounters is a huge part of this departme nt’s day.

At the end of the day all training progress and notes are logged ready to pick up the next day!

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What is Action for the Wild? is Colchester Zoo’s conservation charity and has donated over £2 million to conservation projects worldwide.

These funds are put towards restoration, protection and monitoring projects around the world.

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The Orangutan Foundation is just one of the many projects Action for the Wild supports, having donated £5,000 in 2016 for a veterinarian’s salary and associated translocation costs necessary to perform a number of orangutan rescues.

conservation, research and education projects have been supported globally by Action for the Wild!

Thanks to Action for the Wild’s support in 2016, the Foundation has been able to rescue 25 orangutans and conducted 29 rescues of other wildlife species.

They were also able to plant 16,000 Ubar tree seedlings, nurtured and planted to restore areas of the Lamandau Wildlife Reserve damaged by forest fires in 2015.

In July, the construction of a new guard post began.

Now up and running, this guard post is critical for the protection of the new 8,000 hectare extension of the Lamandau Wildlife Reserve.

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They aim to rescue orangutans at risk of injury and death and move them to the safety of their reserve, as well as trying to protect their habitat.

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Action for the Wild also runs its own wildlife reserve in South Africa known as UmPhafa, which aims to release and protect local flora and fauna.

How can you help?

If you are interested in helping projects, such as the Orangutan Foundation, as well as other conservation projects around the world DONATE TODAY! You can do so online, during your visit to Colchester Zoo at the end of one of our daily encounters or by adopting a species at Umphafa.

Visit www.actionforthewild.org

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Look out for new recruit, RUBEE, coming soon!

sonny Say hello to Sonny!

This smart friendly bear has a spring in his step and loves to lead the rest of the crew on their adventures around the zoo!

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Next up its Stan the giraffe! He’s proud to be the tallest of them all even if it does make him a little clumsy!

Sonny’s qu ick tips to do your bit!

Be energy efficient!

Switch off lights when you’re not using them.

Introducing the Zoo CREW!

puddles Presenting Puddles the penguin! This cheeky character thinks he’s down with the kids and loves a good joke!

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Meet Milo! Our meerkat may be the shyest of the group but he is always looking out for the crew and likes to make new friends!

Be water wise!

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Can you f ind them all?

DID YOU KNOW? Red pandas like to eat bamboo and can eat up to 20,000 bamboo leaves every day!

Get creative!

Draw your favourite animal!

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DID YOU KNOW? Cheetahs do not roar, as the other big cats do. Instead, they purr!

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F U N FA CT S Why are zebras stripy?

Some people think it helps the zebra keep their temperature the same; the different colour stripes heat and cool at different rates.

why do wolves howl?

Wolves point their head upwards to howl so that the sound travels further, especially if they are surrounded by trees. Their calls give different pieces of information to other wolves; it may be a cry for help from other pack members, a way of letting other wolves know where an individual is and a warning to outsiders to stay off their patch!

Others think the stripes stop horrid tsetse flies from landing on their bodies and biting them.

The last reason is for camouflage against each other in a herd, making it harder for predators to pick out an individual to hunt!

What makes a penguin waterproof?

Penguins have a special gland at the bottom of their backs that contain lots of oily liquid that they rub onto their beak and use to preen themselves.

Where are a butterfly’s ears?

Different species of butterfly species have ears on different parts of the body, including legs, mouth and even their wings! Although their ears look very different to ours, they work in the same way but they can hear things that we cannot.

Some moths, for example, have hearing tuned into the high frequency sounds that bats make so they can avoid them!

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kids’ experiences We offer a selection of birthday packages designed to suit a range of ages!

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Kids’ Zoo Academy These experiences are perfect for any child who one day dreams of working with animals, to enjoy a ‘hands-on’ lesson with expert tuition from our keepers!

Fledgling Keeper Age 6 - 9 yrs Afternoon experience 13:30 - 15:30

Find out more...

Email: experiences@colchesterzoo.org Tel: 01206 331292 ext. 232 / 237 www.colchesterzoo.org

Zoo Cadet Age 10 - 13 yrs Morning experience 10:00 - 12:00 Terms and conditions apply.

Fledgling Keeper package includes:

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the umphafa private nature reserve in south africa was established in 2005 by colchester zoo’s charity,

is now offering you the chance to come and gain credible work experience and make a difference on UmPhafa.

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Experien ce South African W ildlife w ith unique, hands-o n opportu nities!

INTERNSHIPS (1 - 3 MONTHS)

Looking to gain hands-on conservation experience?

Our internship programme offers anyone who is e interested in African wildlife and conservation the chanc e, reserv game a of tion to gain skills that help in the opera including night time bush drives, behavioural studies and flora and fauna survey work.

AGE 25+ PLACEMENTS (2 WEEKS)

We’re now offering a special two week programme, open to persons aged 25 and over!

Whether you are a recent graduate, in employment or retired, this is a fantastic opportunity for those who are keen to lend a hand to nature and explore a beautiful part of the world outside our usual busy season.

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Meet Neil!

Neil was born in South Africa and has always had a passion for the African bush. He started his wildlife career as a safari guide before moving on to game and reserve management with an emphasis on anti-poaching.

He brings a wealth of experience to his position at UmPhafa and, along with wife Aby, is dedicated to the development of the project.

Meet Aby! Aby was born in the UK but moved to South Africa after a trip to Namibia in 2011, which encouraged her to leave her corporate finance job in England and train as a field guide in South Africa!

Aby has since gained experience in running a conservation volunteer programme and is excited to be working alongside husband Neil once again as they live and work at Colchester Zoo’s UmPhafa Reserve!

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Make a well in each cup and place your seed into the well and cover.

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This huge project is finally complete creating a fantastic HIGH quality facility for our chimp family!

The new area ha s th surrounded by pl e addition of tall towers, at to climb, as wel forms and beams for our chimps l as a heated cave sh to spend time ou tside in cooler w ould they wish eather!

Visitors will also be able to enjoy new features including a glass viewing area with interactive educational messages and the chance to see training in a brand new viewing section!

E G IV With a donation of £50 you can help our charity, Action for the Wild, support projects currently taking place within the zoo and across the world, all working hard to help animal conservation.

Visit www.colchesterzoo.org for more information! *Details correct at time of publishing, unforeseen circumstances may result in delay of enclosure opening.

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Work to refurbish the indoor area was completed in 2016 with a new roof, fantastic foyer area and impressive planting which has given the main building a much needed facelift!

You can make this donation by purchasing one of our chimp hand prints which will then be displayed within the enclosure. This will be on display for many years to come and if you wish, you can provide us with a special message of up to 50 characters to go on your hand print.

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This fantastic team kindly donates their time to the Zoo to help our visitors have a great day out and make the most of their visit!

about becoming a volunteer on our website.

You may have seen them in our walkthrough areas, greeting you on arrival or perhaps you have taken part in one of their themed activities during the school holidays!

From arts and crafts to conservation and education the volunteers are here to help, so next time you see our team in blue say HELLO!

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Keeper Shadowing Keeper Shadowing offers the chance to enjoy a close-up and personal, amazing experience with your favourite animal.

Keeper for the Day Whatever the occasion, a shared, close-up animal experience followed by a delicious table service meal for two with your perfect partner at Colchester Zoo will give you memories to treasure together forever!

Escorted by our dedicated keepers, you will venture behind the scenes and find out just what it takes to care for some of the most incredible and endangered creatures on the planet!

Package includes:

• Time spent behind the scenes (3hrs 45mins) with the animals and their keepers • A voucher for your 1 hour lunch at Penguini’s pizza and pasta restaurant • A souvenir pack to remember your special day • Complimentary entry to the zoo for the whole day

Package includes: • A 30 minute close-up experience for two with your chosen species • Table service, two-course meal at Penguini’s with your choice of drink to accompany your meal • Bouquet of flowers • Souvenir photograph of yourselves taking part in the experience • Souvenir pack • Complimentary entry for the whole day *Additional cost. © Tom Smith

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Terms and conditions apply.

Terms and conditions apply.

Three amazing hands on experiences to choose from!

Package includes:

• Close-up 30 minute experience with your chosen animal and their keeper • Complimentary entry for the whole day • Meal voucher • Souvenir pack Terms and conditions apply.

PLUS

discount for a second person to take part with you!

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S PR IN GTI M E S H O PP IN G AT COLCHESTER ZOO!

FREE

parking and entry to shops!

As we look forward to the warmer weather, it’s time to get outside and spruce up your garden!

Check out our new kid’s range from Skip Hop!

(during Zoo opening hours)

Colchester Zoo’s Acacia gift shop has a fantastic range of wind chimes, bird feeders and colourful animal planters to brighten up your patch!

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Crafty sets to keep them busy this Easter!

PLUS we also have a new line from the Sea Gem jewellery collection, - the perfect gift for a loved one!

shop online!

This spring we also have some new lines, including Wrendale cards and matching gifts from the Royal Worcester Wrendale collection!

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Check out more products and gift vouchers ONLINE. Just visit the website and click on the ‘shop’ button.

www.colchesterzoo.org

adopt an animal Do you share a name with one of our animals or do they remind you a little of someone you know? Or why not mark a special occasion in a unique way by adopting an animal at Colchester Zoo.

Or why not buy an Adoption Box as a grea gift for someone spec t ial!

(Selected animals onl y)

An adoption helps contribute to their care and assists our charity,

Corporate Adoption

You can choose almost any of the animals at Colchester Zoo to adopt and receive a photograph and information all about your new charge, including a personalised certificate... PLUS more benefits!

Assist conservation & promote your involvement to stakeholders with a corporate adoption.

01206 331292 / www.colchesterzoo.org / enquiries@colchesterzoo.org / visit Guest Services Š David Marsay

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FOOD AT THE ZOO Exciting developments at The Southern Kitchen!

The Southern Kitchen’s new look features a bright and modern interior, with a country style kitchen effect. As you enter you can choose your meal from our new digital screens before placing your order and heading over to our new collection counter to pick up your food, you can then dine in our new booth seating area!

We are welcoming back a firm family favourite …the jacket potato!

Our newly located ice cream parlour opens in time for Easter!

Attached to the recently refurbished Southern Kitchen, this new outlet offers a fantastic selection of scoop ice creams, Mr Whippy Flavour Burst and brand new Calippo Slush!

Available from ‘The Hot Potato’ our new bar on the terrace, you’ll be able to enjoy a traditional or sweet potato with a selection of tasty fillings!

Kid’s lunch box

The perfect lunch for little ones!

Available at Penguini’s and Meerkat Hangout.

JUST £3.95!

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Hen Parties !

W NE Looking for a unique way to celebrate your final before the ring?

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Explore love in the animal kingdom with this hen party for the bride and her friends! This includes fun activities and hands-on animal encounters to remember forever!

Terms and conditions apply.

With different activities available, teams can focus on communication, planning, time budgeting, design, debating skills, reasoning, all whilst having fun!

Full day package includes:

• Morning and afternoon activities • Feeding of elephants, giraffes and penguins • Experienced host • Breakfast • Complimentary entry for the whole day • Pizza/pasta buffet lunch • Award ceremony and individual souvenir bags Terms and • Team photograph conditions apply.

wild sides

Release your before the big day!

Team Building Colchester Zoo provides a unique location for your next team building event that is sure to challenge, stimulate, reward and boost your team’s morale.

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Wild Encounters for Two Package includes:

• Exclusive access behind the scenes for 3½ hours • Close-up sessions with the animals!

• Experienced host • Complimentary entry for the whole day • Hot or cold drinks and light bites on arrival • Two-course, table service meal at Penguini’s pizza and pasta restaurant • Choice of drink to accompany your meal • One-year adoption of the animal of your choice • Adoption plaque at adopted species’ enclosure • Souvenir gift packs • Two complimentary entry tickets to return for another visit • Reserved parking

If you wish, a third guest can be added at an additional cost.

Terms and conditions apply.

You will embark on the adventure of a lifetime as you are guided behind the scenes to meet some of the most amazing animals on the planet.

This experience will give you magical memories to share forever.

The Extraordinary Experience Package is for up to 4 guests and includes:

• Exclusive access behind the scenes for the day • Close-up sessions with an array of different animals!

• Experienced host for the whole day • Priority complimentary entry • Breakfast • Two-course table service lunch at Penguini’s pizza and pasta restaurant in your own private room • Souvenir gift bags • Afternoon refreshments • Reserved parking Maximum group of 10 guests. No age restriction but under 18s must be accompanied by supervising adults over 18 yrs.

Exploring the very heart of Colchester Zoo, you will stop off to meet, stroke or feed a whole spectrum of amazing animals, including elephants, giraffes, tigers, sealions, meerkats, lemurs, orangutans, penguins, monkeys, otters, aardvarks and more!

Be VIPs for the day with some of the finest and most intimate close-up animal experiences that a group can enjoy together!

Terms and conditions apply.

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Find out more...

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Littlegarth School is a happy, friendly and forward thinking, co-educational independent school and nursery, where children between the ages of 2½ and 11 years thrive as they begin their exciting journey of discovery.

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