Colchester - After opening it's doors in 1963, Colchester Zoo has become one of Europes leading Zoo's with over 260 rare species many part of breeding programmes. The whole family will be able to take an exciting train ride through Madigascar, have fun in the discovery centre and of course see plenty of animals.

Southend-on-sea - Located by the seafront in Southend, get close to some of the fascinating and wonderful creatures of the deep. The whole family will enjoy the experience, talks are held throughout the day by staff who are there to explain and show presentations. Sharks, starfish, seahorses and stingrays are just a few of the species on show.

Chelmsford - fun for the whole family at Tropical Wings in Chelsford, enjoy animal encounters, animal feeds and fun activities, plus Monkey Run and Meerkat Lookout!

Clacton on Sea - Based on the Pier in Clacton, Seaquarium offers an informative, educational, fun learning opportunity to appreciate sealife from all over our coastal area's.

Leigh on Sea - Enjoy Belfairs nature reserve and woodland centre, there are lots of plants and animals to see, plus exhibits and displays.

Clacton on Sea - Children will learn about and meet some interesting and more uncommon species, beautiful alpacas nuzzle and scratch, two micro pigs, two pigmy goats, two young Cameroon sheep, two miniature Palma wallabies, various rabbits guinea pigs, and many types of birds from peacocks, golden pheasants, Californian quail, turkeys and various chickens. The whole family will have a great time at Clacton Petting Zoo.