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By Josh Bell, Charities Correspondent There was a truly heartwarming atmosphere at Bristol Zoo Project as hundreds of visitors gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of the much-loved silverback gorilla, Jock. The special public exhibition paid tribute to one of Bristol's most iconic and cherished animals,
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By Conservation Correspondent Set within beautiful local woodland, African Forest offers the chance to experience endangered animals in expansive, natural habitats while learning how we can protect them in the wild. For the first time, visitors will be able to see western lowland gorillas living under a tree canopy. By
Animals
By Animals Correspondent The humid climate of Asia and Africa is being recreated in a new habitat at Bristol Zoo Project. The Tropical House features 14 new reptile, mammal, insect and bird species, many of which are listed as threatened on the IUCN red list of species, living together in
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By Animals Correspondent An Endangered red panda cub born at Bristol Zoo Project is preparing to venture out of its nest box for the first time, as keepers reveal it’s a girl! The female was born at the zoo on June 26, to first time parents Neora and Laya.
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By Charities Correspondent Conservation and education charity Bristol Zoological Society has won five industry awards for its efforts to conserve and protect the world’s most threatened species. The charity, which runs Bristol Zoo Project, has been recognised by the UK sector’s leading body, BIAZA (British and Irish Association
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By Jill Dando News Following the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, The Wildlife Trusts’ British Rainforest Garden, which has been funded by grant-making charity Project Giving Back, is finding a forever home at Bristol Zoo Project. Run by conservation and education charity Bristol Zoological Society, the zoo is set within
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By Jill Dando News Three Endangered African grey parrots have hatched at Bristol Zoo Project after their parents were rescued from the illegal pet trade. Conservation and education charity Bristol Zoological Society, which runs the zoo, took in a group of the birds at the end of 2024 after they
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By Jill Dando News Bristol Zoo Project is partnering with tourist attractions from across the South West and Wales to stage one of the biggest Easter egg hunts of the year. Seven prize-winning golden eggs are to be hidden at mystery locations later this month for the zoo’s
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By Jill Dando News An extremely rare and tiny deer fawn has made its first public appearance at Bristol Zoo Project, to the delight of staff and visitors. The male Philippine spotted deer, which keepers say is healthy and feeding well, has been born to first time parents Eugene and