COLCHESTER Zoo have announced plans of a new website, in an attempt to put the charity to the forefront.

The zoo recently announced that they will be changing their name to the Colchester Zoological Society, as they become a charitable trust in 2025.

They have confirmed that the new website will take the new name on and replace the current one.

The new site will launch on Monday October 7 at 12pm.

In order to complete the changeover, the webstore will be offline from 11.30am until 3.30pm, but customers will still be able to make purchases until the maintenance work is completed from 3pm.

Colchester Zoo apologise for any inconvenience caused due to the change but hope that the website will be easier to navigate, more informative and engaging.

The change from being a privately owned zoo to a charity comes after two years of work to ensure Colchester Zoo is enjoyed by future generations.

Despite the name change, the charity will continue its support to conservation projects worldwide.

As Colchester Zoological Society, the zoo's charitable arm has donated more than £4.2million to wildlife conservation projects across the globe since 2004.

For updates on the website change and the change to a charitable trust, visit https://www.colchester-zoo.com/