This summer, join in our fun interactive trail inspired by Eric Carle’s best-selling children’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
The trail recreates the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, with a series of super-sized, larger-than-life 3D installations, giant cocoon swings and augmented reality (AR) for a truly immersive experience.
Following the caterpillar’s footsteps, wind your way through the giant apple and pear archways and climb through the plum tunnels! Grab selfies with the beautiful butterfly and finish the trail in Tower Meadow where you’ll find giant cocoon swings, a caterpillar slide and a range of fun games and activities.
Have fun winding through our Butterfly Maze and learn amazing facts as you go around.
The story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar mirrors our plan to create a new zoo at Bristol Zoo Project. Construction starts in 2024, with the development of the new Central African Forest area.
Over the next few years we are investing in our 136-acre site, to create an exciting new zoo with conservation at its heart. It will have exhibits that better reflect animals’ habitats, new play areas, new species and a conservation campus for students, vets, and the breeding of threatened animals.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar trail is included in admission!
Fascinating animal talks and feeds
Under 2s and carers go free!
Meet our new spotted deer!
Get up close to giraffes, zebras, cheetahs and more
Fun play areas
Free parking (just off J17 of the M5)
Lemur walkthrough – watch lemurs walk right past you!
The award-winning Bear Wood – see bears, wolves, lynxes and wolverines
Become a member and get your day ticket refunded!
We’re a conservation charity and your visit helps us save wildlife together!
And Leap of Faith, our outdoor climbing adventure, is also open for bookings this summer (costs apply, with discount for members).
“Animals are amazing with good enclosures. Would recommend – amazing for kids.” Lowri (30 May 2023)
“Wonderful day out. We enjoyed it so much that we upgraded to annual membership at the end of the day.” Danny (30 May 2023)
“What a brilliant afternoon out. We had a great time and it was great to see as many animals up close as we did.” Andrew (25 May 2023)
Our new Bristol-based catering partner is proving popular with our visitors.
“9" pizza, drink and piece of fruit cost £6.99 per kid which was very good!” Sam (6 April 2023)
“The pizza was yummy and the staff really welcoming.” Alice (4 June 2023)
Make the most of your visit by checking out our itineraries.
