It can be un-bearable thinking of ways to entertain the kids day in, day out, but we've found the perfect seal-ution with today's toad-ally awesome deal!

We’re offering you a child annual gold pass to Colchester Zoo for £39, a senior pass for £47.50 or an adult pass for just £56!

With over 260 species of animal across the beautiful 60 acre site, a trip to Colchester Zoo is like stepping into a different world. With today’s deal you can get a child, adult or senior gold annual pass, allowing you to visit the vast array of species housed here 364 days a year! There are even opportunities to hand feed the elephants and giraffes at daily public feeding sessions, while little ones spend some time at the Jungle Tumble and adventure play areas. Of course, there are also a plethora of cafes and food outlets at which you can re-fuel, but that's not all! Check out these additional benefits that come with your annual gold pass:

• Unlimited entry for a year (except Christmas Day)
• Entry to annual special events.
• 10% discount in gift shops (on selected items)
• Regular e-letter updates
• Child passholders qualify for a reduced rate when they have their birthday party at Colchester Zoo
• Money off animal experiences for passholders
• 10% discount in all catering outlets (excluding sweets)
• 20% discount in Penguini's Restaurant & Southern Kitchen when you spend over £10
• 25% friends & family discount (for up to 2 accompanying guests per visit. T&Cs apply)
• Bring two accompanying guests to our Passholder event 'Wake Up with Colchester Zoo'
• Entrance to the following major zoos free of charge:

Belfast, Bristol, Dublin, Edinburgh, Highland Wildlife Park, Rotterdam, Twycross, Chester (1 visit only per year), Marwell Wildlife (1 visit only per year), Newquay (1 visit only per year), Living Coasts (1 visit only per year) and Paignton (1 visit only per year).

Other zoos may choose to join or withdraw from the scheme at any time as this is not controlled by Colchester Zoo.

*Click here to read the gold pass terms and conditions and here to read Colchester Zoo's standard entry terms and conditions. By purchasing this deal you agree to these terms and conditions.