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Bristol Zoo closing for good after 186 years as it's hammered by pandemic

The zoo opened in Clifton in 1836 and is the fifth oldest zoo in the world - it still has many of its original Victorian buildings, such as its gatehouse, the old giraffe house and its monkey temple

Daily Mirror · Sep 2, 2022

Bristol Zoo: World’s fifth oldest zoo to close site after 186 years

‘Financial pressures caused by the pandemic’ prompted decision to close

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022

Bristol Zoo staff bid farewell as Clifton site prepares to close its doors for good

Saturday will see the 186-year-old zoo open to the public one last time

Bristol Post · Sep 1, 2022