Journey into an amazing animal kingdom and meet famous faces as well as some unusual creatures you never even knew existed! Bristol Zoo Gardens is great for families. It’s been open to the public since 1836, making it the 5th oldest zoo in the world. The 12-acre site is home to hundreds of different animals, as well as award-winning botanical gardens, which are landscaped beautifully. The zoo is well presented, with lots of interactive displays and information to help educate the children about each of the animals. You can expect to see a variety of different animals during your visit, including lions, giant tortoises, reptiles, red pandas,  monkeys, gorillas, seals, penguins and meerkats – plus there’s plenty of marine life on display in the aquarium.