Natural landmarks · East of England
Elephant Encounter
In or near Copford.
Elephant Encounter — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
Martin Pettitt — CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Marks Tey · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Elephant Encounter is a other located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Colchester Zoological Society is home to over 150 species of animals, providing visitors with a chance to learn about wildlife and conservation. The attraction offers various animal experiences and educational activities for all ages.
Place summary
Elephant Encounter is located in the East of England. This attraction offers visitors the opportunity to interact with elephants in a controlled environment, focusing on education and conservation.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8623, 0.8299
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Stanway
- Postcode
- CO3 0SN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witham
- Phone
- +44 1206 331292
- Nearest railway station
- Marks Tey — 3.8 km
- Official site
- www.colchesterzoologicalsociety.com
Sources
- osm: way/106947388 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elephant Encounter?
- Elephant Encounter is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO3 0SN), in the parish of Stanway.
- What is Elephant Encounter?
- Elephant Encounter — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Elephant Encounter?
- The nearest railway station is Marks Tey, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO3 0SN.
- Is Elephant Encounter free to visit?
- Yes, Elephant Encounter is free to enter.
- How do I get to Elephant Encounter?
- The nearest railway station is Marks Tey, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO3 0SN.