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Bristol Zoo Project welcomes new silverback to lead troop following popular gorilla’s death

Nkoumou’s move is integral to a vital conservation breeding programme safeguarding western lowland gorillas

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Eerie scene at abandoned zoo: Trapped gorillas still knocking on windows years after closure

The zoo keepers say they only lock them up in buildings because trespassers pose a risk.

We Got This Covered · Oct 18, 2025

British Zoo Creates Africa Forest Habitat For Endangered Animals

Bristol Zoo's ambitious plans to conserve and protect threatened species take shape with new Central African Forest habitat.

Zenger · Jan 19, 2024

New name for Bristol Zoo's Wild Place announced just days before crunch planning meeting

"Changing the name of our site marks the start of that journey"

Bristol Post · Apr 22, 2023

Bristol Zoo redevelopment plans 'set for green light' next week

It looks likely that the fate of the zoo will be decided next week

Birmingham Post · Apr 18, 2023

Former Bristol Zoo site's first new homes up for approval again amid concerns

The new homes are planned for an area previously used for staff parking

Bristol Post · Nov 11, 2022

Plans for homes on Bristol Zoo Gardens car park recommended for approval

The historic zoo in Clifton closed in September after 186 years

Birmingham Post · Nov 9, 2022

‘A huge undertaking’: Bristol zoo faces challenge of rehoming 25,000 animals

With the Clifton site closed, zoo staff are grappling with logistics of moving 300 species to new homes

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2022

Wild Place Project installs disinfectant mats to protect against bird flu outbreak

No cases of avian flu have been detected at the Wild Place Project or Bristol Zoo

Bristol Post · Sep 14, 2022

Royal Family wishes Bristol Zoo 'good luck' as Clifton site closes

The last royal visit there was just last month

Bristol Post · Sep 3, 2022