The huge interactive gorilla of Bristol Zoo Gardens has finally been revealed to kick off the zoo’s farewell festivities at its Clifton site.
Weighing more than four tonnes and 180 metres o f local yew, cedar, pine and oak donated by Westonbirt Arboretum , "Wilder" and her baby "Monty Alan" made its public debut yesterday (July 21).
It is also reported that the installation, which stands taller than the largest recorded giraffe in history and as wide as three king size beds, will be in place until the zoo closes its doors permanently on 3 September.