Plan Your Visit

Enjoy an amazing world of animals, all within all within our spectacular, award-winning, 12-acre gardens. With over 400 species – including nine animal houses under cover – you can make the most of your visit, whatever the weather. And with so much to see and do, it’s worth giving yourself at least two to five hours here. 

When you visit Bristol Zoo, you’re also helping to conserve and protect endangered species and habitats. Our admission prices include a 10% voluntary donation, which we use to support our conservation projects.

Opening hours

We’re open every day from 9am-5.30pm in peak season (from 27 March 2012), and close at 5pm during off peak (from 31 October 2012). The Zoo is closed on Christmas Day. Last entry to the Zoo is an hour before closing time and animal houses close half an hour before closing time. 

Facilities

• Open daily from 9am to 5.30pm in peak season from 27 March 2012, closing at 5.00pm off-peak (as of 31 October 2012).
• Closed Christmas Day.
• Last entrance to animal houses is half an hour before closing.
• Last entrance to the Zoo is an hour before closing.
• Baby changing and feeding facilities provided
• New Coral cafe open from 9am to 4.30pm daily. Lunch served 11.45 to 2.30 daily.
• Covered picnic area for all-weather comfort
• Discounts for groups
• Education sessions
• Shop for gifts and souvenirs
• Wheelchair-friendly*
• We do not allow dogs into the Zoo but we do have 2 kennels located in the College road car park which provide temporary accommodation for Assistance Dogs while their owners visit the Zoo. For more information on this visit our accessibility page.
• Please note that our membership office is open daily from 9am-4:30pm.
• The Zoo reception is open daily from 9am-5pm.

*20 wheelchairs and 2 electric scooters are available for hire - please call 0117 974 7357 to pre-book