MOTORISTS have complained of two-hour queues in Maldon Road to get to Colchester Zoo after the venue advertised tickets at just £10 per person.
Reports surfaced on social media on Sunday of visitors being held up in tailbacks in Warren Lane and Maldon Road.
On Saturday, Colchester Zoo published a post on social media advertising pre-booked tickets for just £10 per person.
SAVE on your admission this winter and visit the Zoo from only £10 per person!
— Colchester Zoo (@ColchesterZoo) January 28, 2024
Book online in advance to visit before 16th February and enjoy a family day out for less with fantastic undercover areas to keep you warm.
Pre-book your tickets today 👉 https://t.co/obTNVqrqje pic.twitter.com/0ZIMXzDacO
But the popularity of the offer looks to have contributed to huge traffic queues, with people writing on X to share their frustration at being unable to get to the zoo for the day.
One account, @schogan310, wrote at 12.27pm: “@ColchesterZoo what's going on today? I've spent £50 on tickets and been sat on traffic for over an hour 1km from car park.
“Will we get in or get parked? Will we get a refund?
If you're thinking about going to Colchester Zoo today, don't bother. 2 mile queues in all directions going nowhere. pic.twitter.com/T5E873QTcb
— sir mark of suffolk (@bluetractor) January 28, 2024
“We only have until 4pm so this all feels like wasted time and money – and you're not answering the phone!
Another account, @bluetractor, wrote half an hour later: “If you're thinking about going to Colchester Zoo today, don't bother.
“Two mile queues in all directions going nowhere.”
Essex Highways’ live traffic map also showed severe traffic congestion.
Colchester Zoo has been contacted for comment.
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