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Bristol Zoo Gardens

Talks and Shows

As well as plenty of seasonal events, Bristol Zoo Gardens also has a range of talks and shows that run daily throughout the year, so whichever day you visit, there's always lots on offer.

Animal Encounters

Take the opportunity to see some of our ‘mini beasts’ and other smaller animals right up close!

Animal Encounters is held in our Terrace theatre – please use your visitor map handed out on entry for times on the day of your visit or on the sign outside the Terrace theatre.

Amazing Animals

A fun and fact filled display of animal athletics presented on the main lawn with animals as diverse as bird of prey, Colin the red-ruffed lemur and Archie the armadillo.

From 2nd Nov 2009 - 1st April 2010
The Amazing Animal show will be performed on the main lawn at 1pm during weekends and school holidays.

From 2nd April - 31st October 2010
The Amazing Animal show will be performed on the main lawn at;
12pm and 2pm on weekends and school holidays
1pm on weekdays during term time

Talk times

Help plan your day by using the list of feeding and talk times:

Lions 11:00

Gorillas 12:30

Butterfly Forest 1:30

Meerkats 2:00

Lemurs 2:30

Prairie Dogs 3:00

Penguin talk and feed 3:00

Seal talk and feed 3:30

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