COLCHESTER Zoo’s indoor soft play area is to close for ten days next month to undergo a deep clean.

Jungle Tumble, which offers 45-minute slots for youngsters, will close from September 11 until September 15.

After reopening over the following weekend, it will then close again from September 18 until September 22.

A social media post from Colchester Zoo read: "Our indoor soft play area, Jungle Tumble, will be closed on the following dates to annual maintenance work and a thorough deep clean.

"We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but this short closure is vital for us to be able to offer a high standard facility."