Shriek Week

Shriek Week is part of the events programme at Colchester Zoo (Colchester Zoological Society) in Stanway, Colchester. "This October half term, enjoy a week filled with SPOOK-TACULAR daytime activities suitable for children of all ages."

What to expect:

• Daily from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, during normal zoo opening hours
• Witches’ potion trail around the zoo, with a chance to win a prize
• Wild Vibe Crew party at 10:30am, 1pm and 3pm, and parades at 11:30am and 2pm
• Runaway Pirate road train treasure hunt; circus school at Kalahari Theatre
• Witches’ Coven crafts, face painting and Crazy Sand ("Additional charges apply.")
• "This event is FREE for Zoo Members." Non-members need a zoo admission ticket, best booked online in advance
• "Dates, times and locations are subject to change"