bring over seven new species to Colchester Zoo, including a brand new species of crocodile. The exhibit will be spread over two floors and will incorporate an underwater viewing tunnel in which visitors will be able to see crocodiles swim and feed above their heads, before coming out to see them basking around their outdoor pool on their heated rocks through three large glass windows. The zoo is currently renovating an enclosure for its pride of lions. The next project will be to refurbish the hippo enclosure. Cultural references On television The third series of the Channel 5 show Zoo Days came from Colchester Zoo. This series was presented by former Blue Peter star Konnie Huq, and began transmission on 9 June 2008 and ran for 4 weeks. In books In May 2013 a book called The History of Colchester Zoo was published. It was written by S.C.Kershaw. On radio The zoo's history, and various incidents of animals escaping, were featured in the BBC Radio 4 series Mark Steel's in Town, first broadcast in September 2016. Images References Sources Kershaw, S.C., The Story of Colchester Zoo, Stroud: The History Press, 2013 External links Tourist attractions in Essex Zoos in England Buildings and structures in Colchester (town) Zoos established in 1963