Curious Creatures Mobile Zoo

Curious Creatures Mobile Zoo is part of the programme at the Natural History Museum in Colchester.

A special live animal meet and greet: discover a variety of curious creatures, both fluffy and scaly, as a visiting mobile zoo brings fascinating live animals to learn about and interact with. As a Halloween special, spiders feature too.

What to expect:

• Tuesday 27 October 2026
• Five 45-minute sessions starting at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3pm
• Arrive five minutes before your chosen session
• "Suitable for ages 4 and over"
• "Tickets are £6 per person for adults and children."
• Advance booking recommended
• The museum is closed to other visitors that day