Come And Meet Bristol Zoo's Resident Witch At The Halloween Festival
 By Lucy Parkinson
Bristol, UK - Halloween events at Bristol Zoo!
There will be some ghostly goings on at Bristol Zoo Gardens this half term when it undergoes a spooky transformation for its Halloween Festival.
With pumpkin carving competitions, creepy costume contests and witch-led tours of the grounds; there is plenty to do at Bristol Zoo this Halloween.
The Zoo’s Halloween festival runs from tomorrow (Friday, October 24) until Wednesday, November 5 and all Halloween activities are free with Zoo entry. The popular pumpkin carving competition takes place on Friday October 31 - children who carve or decorate a pumpkin and take it along to the Zoo before 12 noon can get free entry for one child with a full-paying adult.
The Halloween festival finishes with the Zoo’s first Bangless Bonfire Night on Wednesday November 5, from 4pm until 6pm. Admission to the Bangless Bonfire Night is included in normal Zoo admission price, or, a ticket to the Bangless Bonfire Night only costs £3 (adult), £2 (child), and is free for under threes. Bangless Bonfire Night tickets do not include access to the rest of the Zoo - animal houses will be closed for visitors with Bangless Bonfire only tickets.
For more information or for tickets, please contact Bristol Zoo Gardens on 0117 974 7307 or visit the Bristol Zoo website at www.bristolzoo.org.uk.
Full listing of events:
Wonderful Witchy Wander
Friday October 24 to Thursday October 30
Visitors can join the witchy wander and go on an expedition around the Zoo with its resident witch who will lead them to a secret potion and some of the creepy critters living at the Zoo along the way. The interactive trail runs three times a day and is free with Zoo entry.
Witch’s Spell Trail
Friday October 24 to Wednesday November 5
A self-led witch’s spell trail will be available for families to follow in their own time. Simply follow the Halloween recipe card to find clues that will give you the ingredients for the witch’s potion. Complete the trail and win a cauldron treat. The trail is available throughout the whole of the two week school half term
Pumpkin Carving Competition
Friday October 31
The popular annual pumpkin carving competition also returns on Friday October 31, sponsored by Bristol in Bloom. Visitors who carve or decorate a pumpkin and take it along to the Zoo before 12 noon can get free entry for one child with a full-paying adult.
There are three categories for the pumpkin contest – best adult carving (for visitors over 15-years-old), best child’s carving (ages five to 14) and best decorated pumpkin (up to six-years-old). Last year more than 100 carved and decorated pumpkins added to the amazing display of lanterns around the Zoo. This year’s winning pumpkins will be announced on the Zoo’s Top Terrace at around 2.30pm on Friday October 31.
Halloween Fancy Dress Parade
Friday October 31 to Sunday November 2
Visitors can really get into the spirit of Halloween by dressing up and taking part in the daily fancy dress Halloween Parade at Bristol Zoo! The parade takes place at 1.30pm every day from Friday October 31 to Sunday November 2. Visitors with the most ghoulish costumes will win a prize!
Bangless Bonfire Night
Wednesday November 5, from 4pm until 6pm
Bristol Zoo Gardens is holding its first ever Bangless Bonfire Night for beginners.
Beautiful, noiseless fireworks will light up the Zoo on November 5, adding a sparkle to Guy Fawkes Night without the bangs that might frighten your little ones or the Zoo animals.
The specially designed, toddler and animal friendly Bangless Bonfire Night will include singing around the bonfire, free face-painting, mask and lantern making and Guy Fawkes games.
Bangless Bonfire Night takes place on Wednesday November 5, from 4pm - 6pm and is included in normal Zoo admission price. Alternatively, a ticket to the Bangless Bonfire Night only costs £3 (adult), £2 (child), and is free for under threes. Tickets are available in advance by phoning the Zoo reception, or on the door on the night.
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