Colchester Zoo for School Holidays (Colchester Zoo)

Member Name: nayland

Product:	Colchester Zoo
Date:	19/05/09 (35 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Everything you want for a great day out be it raining or sunny

Disadvantages: Not enough hours in a day to see everything

With half-term coming up what better place to take the kids than Colchester Zoo.
I have been today to avoid the rush , it is such good value with plenty to do, like face painting, meeting the animals ,as well as feeding them by hand.

The amount of enclosures just go on and on with unusual creatures like the Komodo Dragons, Aardvarks, Red Pandas and Giant Anteaters. They also have a small selection of new born animals as well.

It is very difficult to fit every thing in , so if possible it is great to get a Goldcard which I have purchased. This is due to the goldcard being just over twice the entry fee, but gives you unlimited entries for a year. It is also valid in many other zoos in this country as well as a few abroad.

As the zoo has 40 different display times it is difficult to see them all on one day. It also caters very well for families that wish to take a picnic of their own. It has some of the most lovely picnic areas spread across the whole area. If on the other hand you wish to eat out it has a large selection of varied food areas such as a Coffee House, Pizza Bar, Chips an Dip, Southern Fried Chicken as well as the Tradional Food Bar.

There are toilets scattered at varied places that don't seem to be to far from each other.

There is also a Train that takes you through the Zoo on a 10-15 trek which is free unless you wish to make a small donation. Also the are several play areas where the kids can play while mum,dad,nan and grandad can have a well earnt rest. It is worth its weight in gold for value!

Be it raining or sunny !

Summary: Once you have been once you will go again and again