Colchester Zoo is dedicated to encouraging, supporting and conducting research that improves captive animal management, benefits conservation programmes and contributes to the body of scientific knowledge about animals and their natural habitats. Research is one of the primary objectives of Colchester Zoo and the World Zoo Conservation Strategy highlights research as a major role for modern zoos. Colchester Zoo's research includes both animal-based studies and visitor studies. Animal-based studies can focus on behaviour, welfare, nutrition, husbandry, environmental enrichment, ecology, repr...
