The boss of Bristol Zoo Gardens has said the visitor attraction will be a "valuable community asset" for generations to come.
The comments from the boss of Bristol Zoo come as the city's Zoological Society reveals more details of its proposal for the 186-year-old site, after Bristol Zoo Gardens closes to the public later this year.
The closure date for one of the city's most famous tourist attractions was announced last month, and the 12-acre Clifton site is due to be sold with planning permission for homes set in gardens near the Downs.
