Bristol Zoo is inviting the public to celebrate the long, rich and varied history of its iconic visitor attraction ahead of the closure of the Clifton site in September. For two days at the start of the May half-term, visitors are invited to delve through the archives and explore rarely seen historical artefacts from the Zoo’s 185-year history.
Most of the collection, called ‘The Zoo and You, Memory Show and Tell’, features old relics, photographs, film footage, signage and records. Much of it has not been shown in public for decades.
The special history weekend will also be an opportunity for the public to share their own personal keepsakes, and favourite memories, moments and stories that span generations. Throughout the weekend a programme of talks will take place to share the history of the iconic site.
