Student Life
Bristol Zoo Project visit
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Sat 24 May 2025
12:00 - 17:00 - Location
- Bristol Zoo Project, Blackhorse Hill, Further info
- Contact
- Helen Nicholls studentlife@uwe.ac.uk +44 (0)117 32 85873
- Cost
- £5
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
Enjoy an outdoor trip and discover the wildlife at this incredible space.
See the Eurasian brown bears alongside wolves in Bear Wood, go wild and explore 50 acres of beautiful nature, from woodlands and gardens to the tranquil Tower Meadow - perfect for summer picnics. There are giraffes, lemurs, meerkats, river hogs, deer, wolves, bears, zebras, cheetahs and birds.
Conservation
The Bristol Zoo Project saves wildlife through conservation science research, working to protect species and habitats overseas, encouraging sustainable behaviours and perceptions, educating tomorrow’s wildlife warriors and connecting people with nature through a great day out.
This event is for our current students only.
Registration and tickets
- Cost: £5
- Attendance: Booking required
How to get there
The Student Life Team will leave Frenchay Campus at 12:30, please meet the team at the bus stop at 12:15.
Alternatively, you can meet the team at the venue at 13:00.
Location
Bristol Zoo Project
Blackhorse Hill
Bristol
BS10 7TP
UK
Website
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