Can You Take A Dog To Bristol Zoo?

No dogs are permitted in the Zoo with the exception of assistance dogs

. Restrictions apply. Please click here for more information.

Do you have to pay for parking at Bristol Zoo?

If you do decide to travel by car, we have two car parks at the Zoo. However, Parking is very limited and we cannot guarantee you a space.

There is a £5.00 charge for visitors and a £3.00 charge for Members

. Please note, we operate a cash-free site and payment must be made by credit or debit card.

How long do you spend at Bristol Zoo?

You could easily spend a whole day here if you visit every part of the zoo and engage the children in all the activities and interactive displays. However, it's a relatively small zoo, so you could do everything in

4-5 hours

if you're short on time or have kids who bound through each area fairly quickly!

Are there wolves in Bristol Zoo?

Visitors can already meet animals from across the world, including giraffe, cheetahs, wolves, zebra, gelada baboons, meerkats, lemurs, okapi, red-river hogs and eland

– with bears joining them this year.

Can you take dogs to the zoo UK?

Cotswold Wildlife Park is the only large zoological collection in the UK to welcome dogs

* and has been a dog-friendly attraction since it first opened in 1970.

Are dogs allowed at Safari Park?

Are pets allowed in the parks?

No. Pets, comfort animals, and emotional support animals are not permitted at the Zoo or Safari Park

. Because we house significant populations of rare and endangered species, both the Zoo and the Safari Park are considered to be quarantined facilities.

Can I smoke at Bristol Zoo?

A: Bristol Zoo is proud to be a smoke free family attraction. Smoking and vaping are not permitted within the Zoo grounds.

Smoking is permitted in designated areas outside of the Zoo entrance

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Why is Bristol Zoo closing?

The 12-acre site is

due to be sold with planning permission for sustainable homes set in beautiful gardens

. Money from the sale will help pay for the development of the new Bristol Zoo which will be built at the Society's Wild Place Project and is due to open in 2024.

How many animals does Bristol Zoo have?

Who owns Bristol Zoo?

Bristol Zoological Society

is a conservation and education charity, which runs and operates Bristol Zoo Gardens and the Wild Place Project.

Is Bristol Zoo open in the winter?

Despite the weather, it's business as usual at Bristol Zoo, which stays

open every day, all year round, except on Christmas day

and in very extreme weather conditions.

Can you hire mobility scooters at Bristol Zoo?

We have a small number of mobility scooters and manual wheelchairs available for hire

. To find out more about this service, including availability or to pre-book a scooter or wheelchair for the day of your visit please email

[email protected]

or call us on 0117 4285 300.

Are there lions at Bristol Zoo?

Summary.

Bristol Zoo is home to two lions; female Sonika and male Sahee

. Sonika joined us in May 2019 from Cotswold Wildlife Park and Sahee joined us in August 2019 from Le Pal Zoo in central France. The Asiatic lion has unfortunately been declared the most endangered large cat species in the world.

Are the animals still at Bristol Zoo?

Visitors will continue to see their favourite animals including the gorillas, red pandas, giant tortoises, lions, flamingos, sloths, meerkats and the tree kangaroo among many more

. Large exhibits, including undercover areas, such as Seal & Penguin Coasts and Bug World will stay open.

What is Bristol Zoo famous for?

Since we opened to the public in 1836, we have

helped save over 175 species from extinction through breeding programmes, established over 30 field conservation and research projects all over the world

, showed 40 million school-age children the value of nature and given more than 90 million visitors a great day out.

Are dogs allowed in the Cotswold Wildlife Park?

Dogs may be brought into the Park provided that they are kept on a lead and under adult control at all times

. Dogs may not be taken indoors or into the Bat Belfry, Reptile House, Children's Farmyard and any areas with free ranging animals.

Can dogs go to London zoo?

No dogs are permitted on site at ZSL London Zoo, with the exception of assistance dogs under specific conditions

: If your dog is not a registered assistance dog, please call 0344 225 1826 ahead of your visit.

Can I take my dog into Chester Zoo?

7 answers.

Registered assistance dogs are welcome

but we ask that you contact us in advance to let us know as there are certain routes that aren't available for animal wellbeing reasons. We ask that other dogs aren't brought to the zoo.

Are Pets allowed in out of Africa?

No Pets or Service Animals are allowed at the Park

. Free roaming animals and free flight birds of prey may be present at Out of Africa Wildlife Park. Furthermore, keepers are frequently in with big cats that are wild by nature. Pets or service animals can trigger instincts that pose a severe risk to our keepers.

What time does wild animal Park close?

The zoo is open every day of the year, from 9:00 am to

5:00 pm

. The day pass costs $58 and includes admission to Safari Park, the Africa Tram, Cheetah Run, and all shows. For children from 3 to 11 years old, admission is $48. What is this?

How much is parking at Safari Park?

Follow the signs east to the Park. Parking fee is

$15 per vehicle; $20 for RV parking

. Preferred parking is once again available on select weekends and holidays, weather and attendance permitting.

Has Bristol Zoo closed?

Bristol Zoo Gardens is planning a series of special celebration events ahead of its closure to the public on

September 3 2022

. They will include days when visitors will be able to share their memories of the Zoo and wander around our award-winning grounds.

Is Bristol Zoo back open?

Bristol Zoo is

open from 10am – 5.30pm every day (except Christmas Day)

. Please note: our animal houses close at 5:00pm, last entry timeslot is 3.30-4pm.

What will happen to Bristol Zoo site?

When will Bristol Zoo close?

The zoo, currently located at its current gardens in Clifton will close for good on 3 September 2022

, with the animals currently residing at the zoo set to move on to a new location.

What will Bristol Zoo become?

The New Bristol Zoo will be

world-class, one with conservation at its heart

, one which will set people talking and thinking and inspiring them to take action to save wildlife. It is set to open in 2024 and we are still in the planning stages because as you can imagine it is a huge project.

What will happen to the animals at Bristol Zoo?

Animals currently living at Bristol Zoo will

either move to the new site or be re-homed elsewhere

, as part of the shock relocation plan announced today. After more than 180 years in Clifton, the zoo will close in 2022 before reopening at the Wild Place Project in South Gloucestershire in 2024.

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