A Spectacular Bangless (quiet) Fireworks Display And Bonfire At Bristol Zoo

By Lucy Parkinson

Bristol, UK - Bristol Zoo Gardens is holding its first ever Bangless Bonfire Night for beginners this week.

The specially designed bangless fireworks will light up the Zoo on Wednesday (November 5), adding a sparkle to Guy Fawkes Night without the bangs that might frighten youngsters or the Zoo animals.

The toddler and animal friendly event will include singing around the bonfire, free face-painting, mask and lantern making and Guy Fawkes games*. Hot drinks and wintery treats will also be available to buy.

Lark Porter, Bristol Zoo Gardens’ events coordinator, said: “Our Bangless Bonfire Night promises to be a brilliant event for youngsters and a great way to end the half terms with a flash and a sparkle but no scary bangs.”
 
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 (4pm-6pm) costs £3 (adult), £2 (child), and is free for under threes. Tickets are available in advance by phoning the Zoo booking line, or on the door on the night.
 
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.
 
Bangless Bonfire ticket holders can arrive between 4pm and 6pm. The firework display will be at 5.30pm. Normal day visitors can stay on for the Bangless Bonfire Night at no extra charge. Bangless Bonfire Night tickets do not include access to the rest of the Zoo – last entry to the animal houses is at 4pm and will therefore be closed for visitors with Bangless Bonfire only tickets.
 
For more information or for tickets, please contact Bristol Zoo Gardens’ booking line on 0117 974 7307 or visit the Bristol Zoo website at www.bristolzoo.org.uk.
 
Bristol Zoo
* Bristol Zoo is open from 9am every day except Christmas Day. 
* The Zoo is an Education and Conservation Charity and relies on the income from visitors to support its work. The Zoo is involved with over one hundred co-ordinated breeding programmes for threatened wildlife species. 
* It employs 140 full and part-time staff to care for the animals and run a successful visitor attraction to support its conservation and education work. 
* Bristol Zoo supports – through finance and skill sharing - over 10 projects in the UK and abroad that conserve and protect some of the world’s most endangered species.
* Bristol Zoo is a member of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums.  BIAZA represents over 90 member collections and promotes the values of good zoos and aquariums.