Top Things to do in Essex
Top Hotels in Essex
- 1. Hampton By Hilton London Stansted Airport
- 2. Novotel London Stansted Airport
- 3. Premier Inn London Stansted Airport hotel
- 4. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
- 5. Travelodge Stansted Great Dunmow
- 6. The George Hotel
- 7. Roslin Beach Hotel
- 8. The County Hotel
- 9. Premier Inn Thurrock East hotel
- 10. London Chigwell, BW Signature Collection by Best Western
What to do and see in Essex, England: The Best Zoos & Aquariums
Discover the best top things to do in Essex, United Kingdom including Colchester Zoo, Pets' Corner, Sea Life Adventure, Seaquarium, Aquarium.
Restaurants in Essex
1. Colchester Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,915 reviews
Colchester Zoo is constantly developing and has won many awards for its work. With over 270 species to see, set in 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes, Colchester Zoo is well worth a visit. As you walk around the zoo there's plenty of play areas to try out including the indoor soft play area Jungle Tumble with a section for under 3s and all new play equipment where the kids can release their wild side! New enclosures include a walk through enclosure with butterflies and another with Rainbow Lorikeets offering visitors a chance to feed them a treat of nectar. Plus there's 'Bears of the Rising Sun', a state of the art enclosure which houses two beautiful sun bears , Jo Jo and Srey Ya. You can also come face to face with Komodo Dragons, see white rhino, giraffes, ostrich and kudu roaming together at Kingdom of the Wild and walk underwater through the 24m tunnel at the Playa Patagonia sealion pool. Learn more about the animals and see them up close by watching one of the 50 daily displays. You even get the fantastic opportunity to feed the elephants and giraffes yourself and take a ride on the 'Lost Madagascar Express' road train! Don't forget to pop into the discovery centre and have a go at handling some unusual bugs or get your face painted and transform yourself into your favourite animal!
Reviewed By jonwI7388MV
We did the extra ordinary experience today and it was the most fantastic thing anyone could ever do! If you have a real passion for animals then this is the thing for you!!!We got to feed the tigers, meet the gorgeous cubs, meet the aardvarks, meet the meerkats, feed the penguins, feed the otters, feed the elephants, feed the giraffes, meet the sea lions, meet the Lima’s and much more. Breakfast and lunch was lovely , our guid was fantastic!! This was honestly what felt like an experience of a lifetime . Worth every single penny , we learnt so much about so many animals and the work that goes into the care of the animals and the zoo is incredible! Would 1million percent recommend Colchester zoo and the experiences to anyone best day out by far!!! Thankyou Colchester zoo for a brilliant day ❤️❤️❤️
2. Pets' Corner
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 297 reviews
A farm yard atmosphere with a range of domesticated animals and some exotics. FREE ENTRY with a donation box and a gift shop where the monies from these contribute to the running.
Reviewed By HilaryD404 - Epping, United Kingdom
This is a beautifully run area of Harlow Park with farm animals, pets and exotic fish and reptiles to interest children of all ages. My grandchildren are always enchanted. The information presented means it is also very educational.
3. Sea Life Adventure
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 939 reviews
Reviewed By Noodles135 - Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
We have been going to Sea Life Adventure for the last 7 years! Started taken my son when he was just 6 months old and he loves it in there. It’s full of beautiful fishes, sea creatures, sharks, other small animals, monkeys, tortoises, meerkats and the new dinosaur and butterfly area is brilliant as it’s Ray Bay and the shark tunnel is fantastic. There are very informative talks in each area where you can learn all about the animals and their habitats, such a lovely venue for young children. There is also a small gift shop and a nice restaurant that has plenty of food and drinks. We have an annual family pass so we tend to go at least once a month and are always greeted so well as they do look after their regular visitors, however with Covid we have only been twice this year but there were safety measures in place, masks worn inside by all and sanitising clearly going on. Highly recommend Sea Life Adventure for families. My son has even said he wants to get a job in there when he is 16 :)
