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Welcome to Bristol Zoo

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Please help us today by donating to the BZS appeal.
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Getting here
Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA
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Opening times
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We're more than a zoo

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We are a charity
Bristol Zoo Gardens is a conservation and education charity. We rely on income from visitors to continue our important work.
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The Clifton Pavilion at Bristol Zoo Gardens
Get Married at Bristol Zoo
From the moment you see The Clifton Pavilion, you’ll know you’ve found the perfect wedding venue.
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Afia the gorilla
ZooRopia
Swing alongside some of our most popular animals on our adventure ropes course.

Latest Zoo News

Published 14/01/2021 Life Continues to Thrive at Bristol Zoo Gardens and Wild Place Project
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Published 05/01/2021 Bristol Zoo Gardens and Wild Place Project temporary closure
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Bristol Zoo Conservation

In 10 countries around the world we are Saving Wildlife Together with local communities, partner organisations and YOU. There are many ways that you can get involved and support our vital conservation work, from raising funds for our fantastic projects to living more sustainably.

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Now faced with a third closure, the BZS Appeal is more important than ever

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Now faced with a third closure, the BZS Appeal is more important than ever

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We are Bristol Zoological Society
Bristol, Clifton & West of England Zoological Society Ltd. Registered office: Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA. Company registered in England, number 5154176. Charity registered number 1104986.
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