AN indoor facility at Colchester Zoo is set to close for ten days in total next year.

Colchester Zoo, in Maldon Road, Stanway, will be shutting its indoor soft play complex, Jungle Tumble, in January.

This closure will take place from January 8 to 12 and January 15 to 19, to allow for annual maintenance work and a deep clean to take place.

The play area is popular with young children and is normally available in ticketed 45 minute slots, allowing them to roam around and enjoy themselves.