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Discover over 400 species of exotic and endangered animals from across the globe at Bristol Zoo Gardens, all set within award-winning gardens spanning over 12 acres. Journey into an amazing animal kingdom and get closer than ever before with spectacular immersive experiences. Marvel at a gorilla family strolling overhead in our glass-floored gorilla house. Journey underwater to watch seals and penguins zoom around you. Go nocturnal in Twilight World, pop up among our cheeky meerkat mob, or walk through the leafy home of the lemurs. Want to know more? Keen animal lovers can also gain a fascinating insight with daily talks, feeds and encounters. Kids are free to run wild at our adventure playground and water play-area Splash, or enjoy face-painting* and crafts galore in the Activity Centre from 11am to 4.30pm every day. Big and little adventurers alike can also climb, clamber and swing through the air in our thrilling aerial ropes course ZooRopia.
Somewhere To Eat?
There is a restaurant and food kioskAre There Toilets?
There are toilets.Baby Friendly?
There are baby changing facilities.Want To Treat Yourself?
There is a shop where you will find a selection of gifts, souvenirs and treats including a great selection for children.Where Shall I Park?
Paid parking is available.Features
- Outdoor
- Indoor
- Disabled Access
- Open All Year
Category

Animals + Nature
Suitable For

toddler

3-5

6-9

10+
Claire’s Tip

Opening Times
10:00am to 16.00pm
Price Information
- Online Prices:
Adult: : £11.42 - Child: : £8.55
- Under 2: : Free
Facilities
•Parking•Cafe•Toilets•Baby changing
How To Get There
- Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA
- 01174285300
- Website
Directions
At junction 18 of the M5, exit toward A4/A403/Bristol/Avonmouth/Docks. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Portway/A4 heading to City Centre/Bristol/A38. Sharp left onto Portway/A4176 (Bridge Valley Road). Continue to follow A4176. Bristol Zoo is located on your right hand side at the top of Bridge Valley Road.

Tips
What was your day out like? Login with Facebook to Write a tip- Nicki H.
- Joined: 7 years ago
- 1 Review
Not impressed by this zoo. My daughter loves zoos so we visit a lot. Found this to be quite small with a relatively small number of animals. Only one place to eat with a large queue outside to get a seat. We were done in half a day.
- Micky S.
- Joined: 10 years ago
- 8 Reviews
Both kids and adults enjoyment. Hopefully will get more animals.
- Nancy J.
- Joined: 10 years ago
- 1 Review
Great zoo with loads to do!