Visiting the Zoo

Spend a fun-packed day with over 450 amazing species from lions to love beetles. With most of the exhibits under cover, you can enjoy your visit whatever the weather. Allow 2-5 hours for your visit.

Experience animal encounters and feeding times. Try to beat the animal record breakers in the Zoolympics.

Learn about the plight of many creatures in the wild. Your visit will help support our conservation programmes.

• Baby changing and feeding facilities provided
• New Coral cafe. More...
• Covered picnic area for all-weather comfort
• Discounts for groups
• Education sessions
• Shop for gifts and souvenirs
• Wheelchair-friendly*

*20 wheelchairs and 2 electric scooters are available for hire - please call 0117 974 7300 to pre-book

What's On

A series of day and evening events to entertain all the family.

Map of Animals

There's lots to discover at Bristol Zoo Gardens. Don't miss Seal & Penguin Coasts, Gorilla Island, Zona Brazil and lots more.

Download a Zoo map before you visit. Click here

Group visits

Bring your group. Great discounts apply to groups of 10 or more paying visitors

Find us

How to get to the Zoo by bicycle, by bus, by train or by road.

Prices and times

Find out our current prices and opening hours.

Birthday parties

For a birthday party full of animal entertainment and out-doors fun, book your child a birthday party at the Zoo.