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Comments:	Colchester Zoo is a zoological garden situated in Colchester, England. The zoo opened in 1963. It is home to many rare and endangered species, including big cats, primates and birds.<p> Colchester Zoo is supported by Action for the Wild, which assists conservation projects worldwide through both financial and technical assistance. The zoo celebrated its 50th anniversary on 2 June 2013.<p> Very friendly and helpul staff.<p> Machine 3: is in the "Edge of Africa" building in the middle of the Zoo, near the pygmy hippos and weaver birds. All have 'Colchester Zoo' on them. Details are - <br> 1) A Giraffe.<br> 2) A Lion.<br> 3) A Penguin.<br> 4) An Elephant.<p> Machine 4: (2018) is just inside main entrance and can be accessed without paying admission. All have 'Colchester Zoo' on them. Designs are: <br> 1- Rhino <br> 2- Lemur <br> 3- Chimp <br> 4- Meerkats <p> <b>Retired machines:</b> All have 'Colchester Zoo' on them. <p> Retired 1: 'Colchester Zoo', Zoo paw logo. <br> Retired 2: 'Colchester Zoo, Action for the Wild'. A horizontal design featuring the Zoo's logo.<p> UPDATE 9/06/18 - Machine 2 has gone - there is no single-die machine any more, just the two 4-die machines, which are both rolling well. Both of them supply pennies through hoppers so you can't press your own penny:. Machine 4 is just inside main entrance and can be accessed without paying admission. Machine 3 is in the "Edge of Africa" building in the middle of the Zoo, near the pygmy hippos and weaver birds.
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Colchester Zoo

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Maldon Road, Stanway
ESSEX - Colchester, England, CO3 0SL

Phone: 01206 331292

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Colchester Zoo is a zoological garden situated in Colchester, England. The zoo opened in 1963. It is home to many rare and endangered species, including big cats, primates and birds.

Colchester Zoo is supported by Action for the Wild, which assists conservation projects worldwide through both financial and technical assistance. The zoo celebrated its 50th anniversary on 2 June 2013.

Very friendly and helpul staff.

Machine 3: is in the "Edge of Africa" building in the middle of the Zoo, near the pygmy hippos and weaver birds. All have 'Colchester Zoo' on them. Details are -
1) A Giraffe.
2) A Lion.
3) A Penguin.
4) An Elephant.

Machine 4: (2018) is just inside main entrance and can be accessed without paying admission. All have 'Colchester Zoo' on them. Designs are:
1- Rhino
2- Lemur
3- Chimp
4- Meerkats

Retired machines: All have 'Colchester Zoo' on them.

Retired 1: 'Colchester Zoo', Zoo paw logo.
Retired 2: 'Colchester Zoo, Action for the Wild'. A horizontal design featuring the Zoo's logo.

UPDATE 9/06/18 - Machine 2 has gone - there is no single-die machine any more, just the two 4-die machines, which are both rolling well. Both of them supply pennies through hoppers so you can't press your own penny:. Machine 4 is just inside main entrance and can be accessed without paying admission. Machine 3 is in the "Edge of Africa" building in the middle of the Zoo, near the pygmy hippos and weaver birds.

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Retired 2

Retired 1