The centrepiece of Bristol Zoo Gardens’ summer celebrations has been revealed. The huge moving gorilla made of wood will sit on the main lawn from July 21 to mark the final weeks of the Clifton visitor attraction.
The giant feature is taller than the largest giraffe ever recorded, and as wide as three king size beds. Clad in sustainable wood, the installation is sure to captivate visitors of all ages with surprise movements and motions throughout the day, as the female gorilla ‘Wilder’ ‘eats’ lettuce.
Weighing more than four tonnes, the sculpture has been made from 180 square metres of local yew, cedar, pine and oak, donated by Westonbirt Arboretum. As the gorilla presides majestically over proceedings, families will also have the chance to immerse themselves in a fun interactive theatrical experience especially written for the final summer.
