These colossal creatures truly are gentle giants, a far cry from the bad tempered beasts they are portrayed as in the movies. As you stroke one of the ‘crash’, be prepared to be shocked as the keepers talk passionately about the disgusting trade of rhino horn.
Other experiences in Perfect Partners
Meet the Aardvarks
Drop into the ‘Aardvark Burrow’ where you will find a family of these charismatic creatures all snuggled and cuddled...
Meet the Giraffes
Giraffes have one of the strongest hearts in the animal kingdom – they need to have, so that they...
Meet the Lemurs
When it comes to a creature with a spring in its step, the lemur has more bounce than most....
Meet the Penguins
Humboldt Penguins pair for life, and we have a whole bunch of penguin partners waiting to meet you. Step...
Meet the Tigers
Meet the magnificent Amur tigers, the largest cats in the world. Come face to face with these magnificent predators...
Meet the Tortoises
The Aldabra and Sulcata Tortoises are two of the biggest species of tortoise in the world and we have...
Meet the Mandrill Monkey
It’s always mayhem at this monkey enclosure as the mandrills are full of mischief. Go behind the scenes and...
Meet the spotted hyena
You’ll have the chance to get up closer than ever before as you go behind the scenes with the...
Meet the Elephants
Colchester Zoo is one of few UK zoos offering a behind the scenes experience with elephants. With this unique experience...
Meet the Komodo Dragon
You will be taken behind the scenes of this state of the art enclosure where the keepers will talk...