Families have spoke of their delight after bosses of a new zoo said it's close on re-opening.
Bosses at the Call of the Wild Zoological Park, on the site of the former Tropical Wings Zoo, near South Woodham Ferrers, say families will be welcomed onto the site in a matter of months.
Meerkats are already on the site with lemurs, porcupines and wallabies set to settle into life at the attraction in coming weeks.
Owners are planning behind the scenes tours before opening in February next year.
Families across south Essex are exciting and cannot wait to visit as soon as it opens its doors.
Posting on Facebook Carole King said: "So glad it's coming back, loved it there."
Smith Heather Robert said: "Looking forward to visiting, have very happy memories of visiting Tropical Wings and hope to have many more happy days when you open."
Carol Pottle Savage said: "Well done Ryan Shorter. Look forward to bringing the grandkids there."
Nicky Snow said: "The children will love this come February next year when it opens."
Tropical Wings Zoo was one of Essex’s top attractions before it closed for good in December 2017.
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Porcupines are set to arrive at the zoo soon
Speaking of the work ahead of the opening, Ryan Shorter, zoo director said: “The final paper work is going through at the moment and we are awaiting an inspection.
“The gardens are all finished and looking great now. We are rebuilding some of the enclosures and animals are coming onto the site. We’ve got the Meerkats in and there will be lemurs and porcupines and wallabies coming very soon too.
“We are hoping to be open for February and planning on some open days in the future too.
“It will be huge to get a zoo open again on this site and will be a big boost to education and conservation. There is nothing like this in the area at all and the closest will be Colchester Zoo and Paradise Wildlife Park.”
The new zoo has already received support from the community.
Mr Shorter added: “The reaction in the community and on social media has been amazing and past our expectations and we’re so grateful for this."
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