🇬🇧 Colchester Zoo Day Trip Guide 🦁

A spontaneous day out with friends turned into the perfect animal-filled escape! Here's how to make the most of your visit: 🚆 Getting There Train: Arrive at Colchester Town station (not Colchester!) for easy access to town/zoo buses. Bus: 20-min ride + 5-min walk to zoo gates. 🎟️ Tickets 💰 Off-Peak Deal: Book online by 11:59 PM the night before for £10 tickets (add feeding experiences like giraffes for £20/group of 5). 🐾 Must-See Exhibits 1️⃣ Sealions: Underwater tunnel + playful shows! 🦭 2️⃣ Penguins: Chaotic squad with an Olympic swimmer! 🏊‍♂️🐧 3️⃣ Flamingos: Peak elegance by a wooden bridge. 🦩 4️⃣ Lorikeets: £1 nectar = upside-down bird selfies! (But they might stalk your shoes 👟😂) 5️⃣ Goats: 20p coin-operated feed dispenser—bring change! 🐐 6️⃣ Tiger: A diva who loves posing for cameras. 📸🐅 7️⃣ Savannah: Rhinos, zebras & ostriches roam together. 🦓🦏 8️⃣ Bonus: Napping lions, snack-obsessed anteaters, and missed elephants (next time!). 🍽️ Pro Tips Download the Colchester Zoo app for navigation. Weekdays = fewer crowds! Wear comfy shoes (30+ acres to explore). #UKZoos #DayTrips #AnimalLovers #CambridgeDays #LondonEscapes