Bristol Zoo is a zoo in the city of Bristol in South West England. The zoo's stated mission is to "maintain and defend” biodiversity through breeding endangered species, conserving threatened species and habitats and promoting a wider understanding of the natural world".

Is Bristol Zoo shutting down?

We know that the closure of Bristol Zoo Gardens in late 2022, will come as sad news and the Zoo has a special place in the hearts of many people, but we hope that you can understand why we have reached this decision.

Is Bristol Zoo open all year round?

Visit as many times as you like. A Bristol Zoo Membership gives you unlimited entry into the Zoo for a whole year, giving you the freedom to enjoy the Zoo whenever you want – we're open every day apart from Christmas Day.