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Welcome to Bristol Zoo

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Visit as many times as you like
A Bristol Zoo membership gives you free entry and supports our conservation work.
Squirrel monkey
Reopening FAQs
We have reopened! Please read our FAQs.
Giant tortoise
Read our site rules
To ensure the safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers, additional measures will be in place during your visit.
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Keep up to date
We have reopened, but some areas of the Zoo will remain closed.
Getting here
Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA
Opening times
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We're more than a zoo

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Penguins
We are a charity
Bristol Zoo Gardens is a conservation and education charity. We rely on income from visitors to continue our important work.
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.
ZooRopia
ZooRopia
Swing alongside some of our most popular animals on our adventure ropes course.

Latest Zoo News

Published 05/05/2021 Pygmy hippo moves to a new home in the USA
Published 30/04/2021 Zoo’s animal artwork winners celebrated across Bristol
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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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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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