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An early Christmas present for Liwei the red panda!

18th December 2025

On 16th December 2025, Colchester Zoological Society (CZS) had an exciting gift for Liwei the red panda! A small bundle with a red fur coat, furry feet and a fluffy tail – a companion - this is a gift not just for Christmas! The Animal Care Team were delighted to welcome a male red panda named...

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Say Hello to Mikolas the Pygmy Hippo!

16th December 2025

On 3rd December 2025, Colchester Zoological Society (CZS) welcomed young male pygmy hippo, Mikolas, from Zoo Dvur Kralove in Czech Republic. Mikolas arrived at CZS just two days after celebrating his 2nd birthday, as part of an EEP (EAZA Ex situ Programme) breeding recommendation. Mikolas has now...

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