The Bristol Zoo Gardens was closed down in September 2022, and gorillas have been kept in captivity there as the zoo constructs their new enclosure. This follows heavy criticism from animal rights organizations over the “close proximity of their facility” and growing concerns from the general public.
A group of individuals who describe themselves as “urban explorers” recently released videos showing the state of the old zoo. The footage revealed various abandoned structures, including a decommissioned aquarium, but the part that alarmed viewers most was a gorilla inside a large building tapping the glass toward the people recording the video. The clip has since gone viral.
