The award recognises tourism businesses that excel in providing an inclusive customer experience, particularly for those with accessibility requirements.

Set in over 60 acres of Essex parkland, Colchester Zoo is home to some of the rarest species from around the world.

Suitable for visitors of all ages, the zoo has interactive zones, play areas and educational encounters, which keep children entertained no matter the weather.

The original site, on Stanway Hall Park, was opened in 1963 by zoologists Frank and Helena Farrar. The zoo, which covered 25 acres, contained a small collection of animals ranging from lions to kangaroos.

In 1983, Colchester Zoo was taken over by its current owners, the Tropeano family, and 2023 marked 40 years under their ownership and the zoo’s 60th........

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