Is Bristol Zoo fully open?
Both Bristol Zoo Gardens and Wild Place Project are open. We advise you to book your tickets on our website, in advance of your visit. Tickets can be booked here. When you visit us, we ask you to respect our colleagues and your fellow visitors’ personal space and continue to take actions to protect yourself and others.
Are zoos open UK 2021?
In England, all zoos will be able to reopen from April 12. However as the devolved governments have different plans for lifting lockdown, they’ll likely be reopening zoos at different times as well. Strict social distancing is expected to be in place throughout the zoo with mask wearing made mandatory.
Is Bristol Zoo closing down for good?
Bristol Zoo Gardens will remain open until late 2022 and visitors will not see an immediate change on site while plans are developed further. The site is closing due to the financial impact of Covid-19, declining visitors and the Gardens having made a loss four of the past six years.
Which Zoo has announced that its main site will close in 2022?
Bristol Zoo Gardens
Bristol Zoo Gardens, in Clifton, will close to the public in late 2022 and Wild Place Project will remain open throughout, until it becomes the new Bristol Zoo in 2024.
Will zoos open after lockdown?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that outdoor attractions including zoos and safari parks will be allowed to open from April 12 onwards. Zoos were open and closed for several periods in 2020 but have been shut since the third national lockdown came into effect on January 5.
Do you have to wear a mask in Bristol Zoo?
We therefore advise visitors to wear a face covering in all indoor spaces (unless exempt). This includes animal houses, through-ways and toilets as well as our admissions and retail buildings. We are also asking visitors to wear face coverings in the Lemur Walkthrough and Bat Walkthrough.
What is the best zoo to visit in the UK?
10 best zoos in the UK
- Marwell Zoo.
- Paignton Zoo.
- Bristol Zoo.
- Chester Zoo.
- Howlett’s Wild Animal Park.
- ZSL London Zoo.
- Whipsnade Zoo.
- Edinburgh Zoo.
Is Bristol Zoo big?
5 ha
Bristol Zoo Gardens/Area
What happened to the animals from Bristol Zoo?
What will happen to the animals that are currently at Bristol Zoo Gardens? The animals will either move to the new Bristol Zoo or be rehomed to other zoos and aquariums, through a planned and phased process over three years.
How long does it take to look around Bristol zoo?
The nocturnal house can wile away quite a bit of time if you want to see everything (don’t talk to me about the cuscus though…) but for a casual visit you can be in and out within about 2-3 hours.
Where is the registered office of Bristol Zoo?
Bristol, Clifton & West of England Zoological Society Ltd. Registered office: Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA. Company registered in England, number 5154176. Charity registered number 1104986. You are now on our mailing list!
When does the Bristol Zoo move to wild place?
The zoo will move from its Clifton site in 2022 Bristol Zoo has announced it will relocate from its current site to the outskirts of the city to “safeguard its future”. The site in Clifton will be sold, and the zoo will move to its Wild Place Project site, near junction 17 of the M5 in South Gloucestershire.
When do Bristol Zoo tickets go on sale?
Bristol Zoo closes at 5.30pm. Please book your tickets online, in advance of your visit. A strictly limited number of tickets are available each day to ensure that everyone has the space to enjoy their visit safely. If you have a discount ticket, gift voucher or complimentary ticket, please read our Reopening FAQs for more information.
What kind of Charity is Bristol Zoo Gardens?
Bristol Zoo Gardens is a conservation and education charity. We rely on income from visitors to continue our important work.