Bristol Zoo Project

Join fun and festive craft-making sessions in the Bear Wood classroom. You will be shown you how you can make your own sustainable festive decorations plus papier-mâché ‘presents’ for the animals.

Find magical hidden doors and learn about some of the world’s most amazing animals.

For those with autism and their families and friends. During this hour, quiet zones will be available, there will be no animal talks and noise will be kept to a minimum where possible. Staff have undergone Autism Awareness training and will be on hand to help ensure visitors enjoy their trip; booking essential.

Walk through Bear Wood where you’ll find European brown bears, wolves, lynxes and wolverines and hear about the Native Species conservation projects.

Find all of the scary-faced pumpkins and spooky scenes and receive a sweet treat. Discount for little monsters dressed in Halloween costume or who take a carved pumpkin to add to the trail and help support thetyy charity’s important conservation work.

Find all of the scary-faced pumpkins and spooky scenes and receive a sweet treat. Discount for little monsters dressed in Halloween costume or who take a carved pumpkin to add to the trail and help support thetyy charity’s important conservation work.

Find all of the scary-faced pumpkins and spooky scenes and receive a sweet treat. Discount for little monsters dressed in Halloween costume or who take a carved pumpkin to add to the trail and help support thetyy charity’s important conservation work.

Find all of the scary-faced pumpkins and spooky scenes and receive a sweet treat. Discount for little monsters dressed in Halloween costume or who take a carved pumpkin to add to the trail and help support thetyy charity’s important conservation work.

Find all of the scary-faced pumpkins and spooky scenes and receive a sweet treat. Discount for little monsters dressed in Halloween costume or who take a carved pumpkin to add to the trail and help support thetyy charity’s important conservation work.

Find all of the scary-faced pumpkins and spooky scenes and receive a sweet treat. Discount for little monsters dressed in Halloween costume or who take a carved pumpkin to add to the trail and help support thetyy charity’s important conservation work.

Find all of the scary-faced pumpkins and spooky scenes and receive a sweet treat. Discount for little monsters dressed in Halloween costume or who take a carved pumpkin to add to the trail and help support thetyy charity’s important conservation work.

Find all of the scary-faced pumpkins and spooky scenes and receive a sweet treat. Discount for little monsters dressed in Halloween costume or who take a carved pumpkin to add to the trail and help support thetyy charity’s important conservation work.

Find all of the scary-faced pumpkins and spooky scenes and receive a sweet treat. Discount for little monsters dressed in Halloween costume or who take a carved pumpkin to add to the trail and help support thetyy charity’s important conservation work.

Find all of the scary-faced pumpkins and spooky scenes and receive a sweet treat. Discount for little monsters dressed in Halloween costume or who take a carved pumpkin to add to the trail and help support thetyy charity’s important conservation work.

Find all of the scary-faced pumpkins and spooky scenes and receive a sweet treat. Discount for little monsters dressed in Halloween costume or who take a carved pumpkin to add to the trail and help support thetyy charity’s important conservation work.

Find all of the scary-faced pumpkins and spooky scenes and receive a sweet treat. Discount for little monsters dressed in Halloween costume or who take a carved pumpkin to add to the trail and help support thetyy charity’s important conservation work.

Find all of the scary-faced pumpkins and spooky scenes and receive a sweet treat. Discount for little monsters dressed in Halloween costume or who take a carved pumpkin to add to the trail and help support thetyy charity’s important conservation work.

Find all of the scary-faced pumpkins and spooky scenes and receive a sweet treat. Discount for little monsters dressed in Halloween costume or who take a carved pumpkin to add to the trail and help support thetyy charity’s important conservation work.

Find all of the scary-faced pumpkins and spooky scenes and receive a sweet treat. Discount for little monsters dressed in Halloween costume or who take a carved pumpkin to add to the trail and help support thetyy charity’s important conservation work.

Find all of the scary-faced pumpkins and spooky scenes and receive a sweet treat. Discount for little monsters dressed in Halloween costume or who take a carved pumpkin to add to the trail and help support thetyy charity’s important conservation work.

A mystery animal has travelled through the zoo and we need to find out who the culprit might be. Fear not, the suspect has left behind some clues. Was it a beaver, water vole, badger, roe deer, hedgehog or otter? We need you to search the zoo. Along the trail you’ll spot some amazing animals including giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, lemurs and gelada baboons, and learn fascinating facts about British wildlife. Children dressed up as zoo detectives will receive 20% off…

A mystery animal has travelled through the zoo and we need to find out who the culprit might be. Fear not, the suspect has left behind some clues. Was it a beaver, water vole, badger, roe deer, hedgehog or otter? We need you to search the zoo. Along the trail you’ll spot some amazing animals including giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, lemurs and gelada baboons, and learn fascinating facts about British wildlife. Children dressed up as zoo detectives will receive 20% off…

A mystery animal has travelled through the zoo and we need to find out who the culprit might be. Fear not, the suspect has left behind some clues. Was it a beaver, water vole, badger, roe deer, hedgehog or otter? We need you to search the zoo. Along the trail you’ll spot some amazing animals including giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, lemurs and gelada baboons, and learn fascinating facts about British wildlife. Children dressed up as zoo detectives will receive 20% off…

A mystery animal has travelled through the zoo and we need to find out who the culprit might be. Fear not, the suspect has left behind some clues. Was it a beaver, water vole, badger, roe deer, hedgehog or otter? We need you to search the zoo. Along the trail you’ll spot some amazing animals including giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, lemurs and gelada baboons, and learn fascinating facts about British wildlife. Children dressed up as zoo detectives will receive 20% off…

A mystery animal has travelled through the zoo and we need to find out who the culprit might be. Fear not, the suspect has left behind some clues. Was it a beaver, water vole, badger, roe deer, hedgehog or otter? We need you to search the zoo. Along the trail you’ll spot some amazing animals including giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, lemurs and gelada baboons, and learn fascinating facts about British wildlife. Children dressed up as zoo detectives will receive 20% off…

A mystery animal has travelled through the zoo and we need to find out who the culprit might be. Fear not, the suspect has left behind some clues. Was it a beaver, water vole, badger, roe deer, hedgehog or otter? We need you to search the zoo. Along the trail you’ll spot some amazing animals including giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, lemurs and gelada baboons, and learn fascinating facts about British wildlife. Children dressed up as zoo detectives will receive 20% off…

A mystery animal has travelled through the zoo and we need to find out who the culprit might be. Fear not, the suspect has left behind some clues. Was it a beaver, water vole, badger, roe deer, hedgehog or otter? We need you to search the zoo. Along the trail you’ll spot some amazing animals including giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, lemurs and gelada baboons, and learn fascinating facts about British wildlife. Children dressed up as zoo detectives will receive 20% off…

A mystery animal has travelled through the zoo and we need to find out who the culprit might be. Fear not, the suspect has left behind some clues. Was it a beaver, water vole, badger, roe deer, hedgehog or otter? We need you to search the zoo. Along the trail you’ll spot some amazing animals including giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, lemurs and gelada baboons, and learn fascinating facts about British wildlife. Children dressed up as zoo detectives will receive 20% off…

A mystery animal has travelled through the zoo and we need to find out who the culprit might be. Fear not, the suspect has left behind some clues. Was it a beaver, water vole, badger, roe deer, hedgehog or otter? We need you to search the zoo. Along the trail you’ll spot some amazing animals including giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, lemurs and gelada baboons, and learn fascinating facts about British wildlife. Children dressed up as zoo detectives will receive 20% off…

Did you know that our beautiful freshwater streams and rivers depend on one of the most unexpected key-stone species - our elusive little white-clawed crayfish? Discover how this surprising and delicate species is being conserved very close to home in the fight against freshwater habitat fragmentation, pollution and invasive species. Find out what a 'berried female' is, why it is endangered and delve into their habitat and life-cycle with our regular speaker Dr Jen Nightingale, Bristol Zoological Society's UK Conservation…

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Ever heard the mesmerising melodies of our native songbirds and been stumped as to what is singing so sweetly? Or out on a walk with friends are you dying to share your expertise on the difference between a song thrush and goldfinch as they flit between treetops? Ed Drewitt, well-known author and experienced naturalist will share with us his top tips for identifying birds by delving deeply into the make-up of their distinctive songs. Following an aural and visual introduction…

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.