The Zoo comes to Parliament
Local MP Priti Patel met with the Director of Colchester Zoo during the BIAZA Parliamentary Reception hosted by the Speaker of the House of Commons. Colchester Zoo was shortlisted for the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquaria (BIAZA) Great British Wildlife Restoration project. While the zoo did not …
Witham MP visits Colchester Zoo to hear about its future plans
Priti Patel, the MP for Witham, has made one of her regular visits to Colchester Zoo to find out all about the plans that the Zoo is making for its future. The plans include a major expansion and becoming a registered charity from 1st January 2025. Priti began her visit …
Priti speaks up for Colchester Zoo in the House of Commons
The Witham MP, Priti Patel, has spoken in support of Colchester Zoo in the House of Commons. During questions to environment ministers on 12th January 2023, Priti praised the Zoo’s record of supporting conservation, tourism and local employment, and asked the Government to provide more support for zoos as, they …
Priti Patel MP visits Colchester Zoo for post lockdown update
Priti Patel MP has today (21st August 2020) visited Colchester Zoo, a major tourist and recreational venue in her Witham constituency, for a tour and an update on how the Zoo is coping following its post-lockdown re-opening in June. Priti met with Colchester Zoo’s management team, including its Managing Director, …
Priti welcomes re-opening of Colchester Zoo
The Witham MP, Priti Patel has welcomed the announcement from the Government that zoos can reopen from 15th June 2020. Colchester Zoo, which is located in her Witham constituency, has been closed because of the coronavirus pandemic and Priti has been in contact with the Zoo and made the case …
Priti Patel joins the team at Colchester Zoo
Witham MP, Priti Patel, had the privilege of joining the team at Colchester Zoo yesterday [Thursday 23 August 2018]. During her visit, Priti met with the Zoo’s Director, Dr Tropeano, to hear more about the exciting plans for the Zoo and the conservation projects and breeding programmes. She was also …