Get ready for a fun-filled Halloween at Bristol Zoo Project! Here are some ideas of things to enjoy during your next visit.

1 Complete the Halloween trail

Uncover a world of fascinating myths, where ethereal creatures come to life! Complete the trail challenge and discover your animal personality. Are you independent like a bear or wise like a lynx?

Howl-oween runs from 25 October to 3 November and is included in admission.

Kids in fancy dress get 50% off!

2 Cauldron of Creation

Enter the Cauldron of Creation this Halloween and join in fun art activities where you can create your very own mythical beast!

3 Lodge of Legends

The return of our popular interactive biofacts experience, in the Lodge of Legends, gives you the chance to see and touch real animal artefacts, from skulls to skins, and learn all about animals and their connection to mythical creatures.

4 Treetop walkway in Bear Wood

Explore Bear Wood along a treetop walkway that guides you through the trees of this breath-taking habitat. Catch a glimpse of wolves and wolverines bounding along the forest floor, see the bears playing in their pool, and the lynx resting on the raised platform.

Don’t miss the panoramic viewing den where you have the chance to get nose-to-nose with wolves and bears!

5 Let's Make Art

Join us on 31 October for a Halloween special art session led by the creative team at Let’s Make Art! Create your very own ceramic tile – will it be a bird, mammal, insect or your own mythical creature?

During the session we will explore what endangered means and how art can be used as an important tool to illustrate ideas and notions.

The sessions are free for visitors. Drop in anytime between 11am – 2pm.

6 New adventure play

Experience our new multi-level adventure play for all ages, needs and abilities. Explorers Basecamp is a three-story play tower with slides, racing zip lines, floor trampolines, rope jungles, climbing walls, family swing and more! Let the kids discover and play all day. No time limits and included in admission!

7 Pumpkin photo opp

Strike your scariest pose amongst the colourful pumpkin patch for an epic photo! Don’t forget to tag us on socials!

8 Take a Leap of Faith

Looking for a thrilling adventure? Test your nerves in the ultimate climbing challenge, Leap of Faith! The breath-taking experience includes the Giant Swing, the bear climbing wall, a high wire ladder and its namesake, the 'Leap of Faith' jump – fantastic fun for all!

9 Get a delicious pizza

Tuck into scrumptious stone-baked pizzas from Basecamp Pizzeria, with a choice of vegetarian, meat and gluten-free options.

10 Grab a pumpkin spiced latte

Indulge in a delicious seasonal pumpkin spiced latte to keep you warm as you explore the spook-tacular site.

11 Gifts for animal lovers

Looking for something special for the animal lover in your life or inspiration for Christmas gifts? The shop at Bristol Zoo Project is filled with toys, souvenirs, books and homeware suitable for all ages!

When you buy a gift from the shop, you will be directly contributing towards the care of the animals at Bristol Zoo Project and supporting our conservation projects worldwide.

12 Visit Bear Wood gift shop

Don’t forget to visit our new Bear Wood pop-up shop. True to its name, it’s filled with all things related to the animals found in Bear Wood. From cute cuddly toys to fun souvenirs and stationery, it’s a must-see for all wolf, bear, lynx and wolverine lovers!

13 Animal talks and feeds

Join in our fun and interactive animal talks and feeds. Learn all about our different species and watch as the keepers feed them. Did you know an ostrich’s eyes are bigger than its brain!?

·       Ostrich talk – 10.30am (school holidays only)

·       Bear Wood talk – 11.15am

·       Giraffe talk – 12pm

·       Lemur talk and feed – 1.15pm

·       Red panda talk – 2.30pm

·       Meerkat talk and feed – 3.15pm

14 Lemur Walkthrough

Tiptoe through the lemur walkthrough and watch out for the spirited lemurs – will they cross your path or swing above your head?

15 Spot native wildlife

Discover large, enriching habitats and explore woodland paths teeming with native British wildlife, from bats and newts to butterflies and birds. How many can you spot?

16 Walk 5k

Discover beautiful nature trails around the zoo, from woodlands to meadows and treetop walkways. What a fun way to get in your steps!

17 Butterfly Maze

Let the children explore the wild hedge butterfly maze or time them to see who reaches the middle first!

18 Bear Wood treehouse

Climb to the top of the treehouse with views out across Bear Wood and ancient woodland and learn about native birds on your way up!

19 Barefoot Trail

Kick off your shoes and socks on the Barefoot Trail - feel the textures of pebbles, bark, mud and more beneath your feet!

20 Learn about conservation

We are a conservation zoo and welfare is a top priority for us. Our animals live in large, natural habitats like they would in the wild.

Some of our animals are outside the ordinary, but there’s a good reason we’ve chosen to care for them. Discover why as you explore the site.