Is everything open at Bristol Zoo?
Bristol Zoo is open from 10am – 5pm every day. Please note: our animal houses close at 4:30pm.
Is Bristol Zoo open in lockdown?
Both Bristol Zoo Gardens and Wild Place Project are open. We advise you to book your tickets on our website, in advance of your visit.
Why is Bristol Zoo shutting down?
Bristol Zoo Gardens will remain open until late 2022 and visitors will not see an immediate change on site while plans are developed further. The site is closing due to the financial impact of Covid-19, declining visitors and the Gardens having made a loss four of the past six years.
How long do you spend at Bristol Zoo?
You could easily spend a whole day here if you visit every part of the zoo and engage the children in all the activities and interactive displays. However, it’s a relatively small zoo, so you could do everything in 4-5 hours if you’re short on time or have kids who bound through each area fairly quickly!
Are there still animals at Bristol Zoo?
Among species now on view at Bristol which are rare or absent in other UK zoos are Livingstone’s fruit bats, aye ayes and quolls….Bristol Zoo.
| Main entrance | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12 acres (4.9 ha) |
| No. of animals | 7155 (2007) |
| No. of species | 419 (2007) |
| Annual visitors | 478,126 (2018) |
How long has Bristol Zoo been open?
1836
Since we opened to the public in 1836, we have helped save over 175 species from extinction through breeding programmes, established over 30 field conservation and research projects all over the world, showed 40 million school-age children the value of nature and given more than 90 million visitors a great day out.
Where will the new Bristol Zoo be?
Wild Place Project site
The zoo has been in Clifton since 1836 but will close in late 2022 and move to its Wild Place Project site, near junction 17 of the M5 in South Gloucestershire, to reopen in early 2024.
What will replace Bristol Zoo?
the Wild Place Project site
In late 2020, we announced our plans to safeguard the future of our 185-year-old charity, by relocating Bristol Zoo to the Wild Place Project site.
Are they moving Bristol Zoo?
The zoo has been in Clifton since 1836 but will close in late 2022 and move to its Wild Place Project site, near junction 17 of the M5 in South Gloucestershire, to reopen in early 2024.
Is Bristol Zoo worth going?
Bristol zoo is a lovely day out for the family. It’s not massive but for me it’s got everything you need (penguins!). The talks are entertaining and there are some good spots to stop and have a picnic. A year long pass works out value for money if you go regularly.
Can you take a picnic to Bristol Zoo?
Q: Are we allowed to bring in food to have a picnic? A: Yes, if you wish to bring a picnic we have a number of picnic tables and benches around the Zoo, and lawns that you can use. Please note we are unable to provide storage facilities, and barbeques are not permitted inside the Zoo.
What happened Bristol Zoo?
Bristol Zoo Gardens in Clifton will remain open to the public until late 2022 and visitors will not see an immediate change while plans are developed further. Wild Place Project will remain open throughout this time, until it becomes the new Bristol Zoo from early 2024.