The Latest Breaking News from Bristol Zoo Gardens

What next for Bristol Zoo site after plans to build 200 homes given the green light

Construction on the Zoo Gardens is expected to begin in 2025

Bristol Post · Apr 27, 2023

Bristol Zoo redevelopment plans 'set for green light' next week

It looks likely that the fate of the zoo will be decided next week

Birmingham Post · Apr 18, 2023

The seven options for Bristol Zoo as decision day looms

There's a campaign to save it, but what are their alternative ideas?

Bristol Post · Apr 15, 2023

Bristol Zoo sees 30,000 visitors say farewell to beloved Bristol attraction in final week

The charity plans to give free public access to the gardens in the future

Bristol Post · Sep 4, 2022

Staff at Bristol Zoo bid a fond farewell to Clifton site

The zoo is closing its doors for good after 186 years, with the animals moving to a new safari-style park in south Gloucestershire.

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022

Bristol Zoo Gardens memories and pictures stretching back 70 years

Let’s get nostalgic after the sad news that Bristol's zoo is closing after 186 years

Bristol Post · Sep 1, 2022

Bristol Zoo: Everything you need to know ahead of its landmark closure this weekend

It's your last chance to visit the fifth oldest zoo in the entire world after 186 years

Bristol Post · Aug 31, 2022

Bristol Zoo extends opening hours ahead of closure

Bristol Zoo Gardens will close to the public for the last time on September 3 at 5.30pm but will open at 9am next Friday and Saturday.

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022

Giant gorilla installation wows crowds amidst final weeks of Bristol Zoo Gardens

The much talked about centrepiece is kicking off the zoo farewell

Bristol Post · Jul 22, 2022

Giant interactive gorilla to wow crowds in the final weeks of Bristol Zoo Gardens

Weighing more than four tonnes, the sculpture has been made from local yew, cedar, pine and oak

Bristol Post · Jun 24, 2022