Hotels Near Bristol Zoo
Bristol Zoo is a tourist attraction in the city of Bristol in South West England. The Zoo's stated mission is "Bristol Zoo Gardens maintains and defends biodiversity through breeding endangered species, conserving thresatened species and habitats and promoting a wider understanding of the natural world"
The zoo's official name is Bristol Zoological Gardens ('Bristol Zoo Gardens' for commercial purposes). This is not in recognition of the flower displays but recognises the first use of that title at the Regent's Park Zoological Gardens. Bristol, like its earlier London counterpart, includes several original buildings which have been praised for their architectural quirks, despite being unsuitable for the care of animals; the (former) Giraffe House joins the main entrance lodge and the south gates on Guthrie Road as a Grade II listed building. The old Monkey Temple, resembling a southern-Asian temple, is now home to an exhibit called "Smarty plants", an interactive exhibit which shows how plants use and manipulate animals to survive.
Established in 2004, with 80 climate controlled bedroom offers A la carte dining in addition to a relaxed lounge & bar; three modern meeting rooms and is set in a rural area. All guests are assured of a warm friendly welcome plus a complimentary shuttle bus to the airport 24 hours a day. The Historic City of Bristol with its fine architecture is only 11 miles away.
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