A visit to Bristol Zoo Gardens is your passport for a trip to an amazing world of animals, all within the safety of the award winning 12 acre gardens. Meet over 450 species of exotic, endangered and just plain cute animals from the four corners of the globe.
New for 2009, Explorers’ Creek home to three exciting areas.
The first is ‘Splash’, a water-play area with streams, dams and the chance to get your toes wet. Next, follow in the footsteps of jungle explorers as you enter ‘Forest of Birds’, before coming to a clearing in the woods where you can feed nectar to colourful tiny parrots at the ‘Feed the Lorikeets’ exhibit (small charge applies for nectar).
Elsewhere you can visit the primates in Monkey Jungle and take a stroll through the barrier-free lemur garden or come face to face with penguins and seals at the impressive Seal and Penguin Coast. Some of the Zoo’s other attractions include Reptile house, an Asiatic lion enclosure, pygmy hippos, Bug World, Twilight World, an Aquarium and the beautiful new butterfly house.
If that’s not enough why not take in one of the daily animal shows, join an expert talk, or pit yourself against the best of the animal world with the popular Zoolymipcs trail?
During the summer months, the Zoo also becomes a fantastic backdrop for music and theatre events. Don’t miss the annual family festival, ‘Boogie for Brizzle,’ in July! This family-friendly event features some of the best local talent plus quality from farther afield. Fabulous live music, stunning street theatre, mind-blowing dance, plenty of kids’ activities & special surprises await on the only night of the year the entire Zoo stays open.
Bristol Zoo is more than a fun filled and stimulating day out for all the family. It’s also a place to find out about animals in the wild, especially those that are endangered. Zoo staff work to protect natural habitats and breed endangered species. Many baby animals are born throughout the year, so keep an eye out for new arrivals!
For more information on the Zoo and its events, please visit www.bristolzoo.org.uk or call 0117 974 7399.

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