Colchester Zoo is home to 180 species set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes. As well as being a popular attraction for visitors across the country, Colchester Zoo also plays a vital part in conservation. Action for the Wild is Colchester Zoo's charity dedicated to assisting conservation projects worldwide including its own project: the UmPhafa Private Nature Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Colchester Zoo is privately owned and funding the zoo's further development as well as assisting projects in the wild is only possible with the support of the community through your visits and purchases.