*Late Rooms will pay Bristol Zoo Gardens 7% of the booking received via our website which will go to Bristol Zoo Gardens Conservation Fund.

Animal displays and talks

Racoon and presenter
As well as plenty of seasonal events, Bristol Zoo Gardens also has a range of talks and shows that run daily throughout the year, so whichever day you visit, there's always lots on offer.

Animal Encounter

Take the opportunity to see some of our minibeasts and other smaller animals right up close!

Animal Encounters are held in our Terrace Theatre – please use your visitor map handed out on entry for times on the day of your visit or on the sign outside the Terrace Theatre.

Amazing Animals

A fun and fact filled display of animal athletics presented on the main lawn with animals as diverse as birds of prey, Colin the red ruffed lemur and Archie the armadillo - Please note that the amazing animal show will not be running until the end of May, due to essential maintenance work being carried out on our presentation centre - we are sorry for any inconvenience caused.