The Aldabra and Sulcata Tortoises are two of the biggest species of tortoise in the world and we have both right here at Colchester Zoo. With the right care, these animals can live over 150 years and this is your chance to get hands on with these incredible creatures.
Other experiences in Perfect Partners
Meet the Tigers
Meet the magnificent Amur tigers, the largest cats in the world. Come face to face with these magnificent predators...
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...
Meet the Meerkats
It’s time to meet the mob! This chaotic band of masked marauders are guaranteed to steal their way into...
Meet the White Rhino
These colossal creatures truly are gentle giants, a far cry from the bad tempered beasts they are portrayed as...
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....
