Animal Zone
We are dedicated to educating people about the world we live in. Our visitors experience up-close the wonders of nature and on-site interpretation adds to the sense of discovery.
For groups of all ages and abilities our Conservation Education Centre team puts you into contact with the natural world through tailored teaching designed to satisfy your learning needs.
What our visitors say
"I would like to thank you for an interesting and thought provoking session. The students were fired up and inspired. " Mrs Jessica Tidball, Holme Lacy College.
"Thank you for an amazing animaltastic day at Bristol Zoo - the highlight of my day was going to [the] rainforest room. I enjoyed holding and stroking the animals because I had never held or stroked wild animals before." Jo Howard, Widcombe Junior School.
"Brings the topic to life and makes it easier to understand." Mrs Speed-Andrews, St Michael's, Tavistock.
"Extends school syllabus - an additional stimulus." Bridget John, Wellington Junior School.
Be a Darwin detective
Have you completed our New Darwin detective trail? Check your answers here and enter our exciting competition.
Educational visits
Our Conservation Education Team is dedicated to educating future generations about the world we live in.
Animal fact sheets
Search the Zoo animal fact sheets to find out if sloths really are lazy or what a gorilla likes for lunch or how many lions are left in the wild
Zoo facts
As well as facts about animals, learn more about habitats and ecosystems, enclosure design, and a day in the life of a keeper.
