Bristol Zoo Gardens

Bristol Zoo Gardens Bristol Zoo Gardens is a 12 acre site in Clifton that is run by the The Bristol, Clifton and West of England Zoological Society Ltd. The Society is governed by 12 Trustees who are elected by the shareholders. The Director and Senior Managers report to the Trustees on a regular basis. Awarded ‘Zoo of the Year 2004’ by the Good Britain Guide, Bristol Zoo Gardens has a continuous reputation for excellence, innovation, and dedication to conservation. It’s the fifth oldest zoo in the world and the oldest outside of a capital city, and a long established major tourist attraction in Bristol.

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Directions

By Car

From the M5: J17 take the A4018 then follow brown elephant signs. From Bristol City Centre: follow the brown elephant signs and/or signs to Clifton

By Bus

Frequent services: 8 and 9 buses run between Temple Meads Station, the City Centre and the Zoo. Call the Traveline on 0870 608 2608 for further details. An open top bus service with City Sightseeing, tours the city from 6th March - 31st October 2010, they normally run every 90 mintes, with a 45min service in school holidays (1 July - 31 August 2010).

By Train

There is a local train service to Clifton Down Station (10 minute walk to the Zoo), From Bristol Temple Meads Station take an 8 or 9 bus to the Zoo main entrance.

Nearby

Berkeley Castle - 19.4 miles	Caerphilly Castle - 25.1 miles	Old Wardour Castle - 38.0 miles
Cardiff Castle - 22.2 miles	Castell Coch - 25.8 miles	Stonehenge - 41.0 miles