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The Bristol Zoological Society said Bristol Zoo Gardens in Clifton will shut permanently on September 3, having been open to the public since 1836. It is moving ...

Bristol Zoo to close its doors after 186 years as animals forced to move on (unknown)

Operated by Bristol Zoological Society, the zoo will close for the public on September 3, and all the animals will be moved to a new location in Bristol.

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Bristol Zoo Gardens announces closure date after 186 years (unknown)

The Bristol Zoological Society has announced a closure date of September 3, 2022 for the site in Clifton, which first opened in 1836. The zoo, which as one of ...

The money from the sale of the site will be used to pay for the new Bristol Zoo, which is due to open in 2024. Dr Morris said: “This is our legacy. The Bristol Zoological Society has planned a number of events ahead of the closing date for people to share their memories of the site, which will be announced over the coming weeks.

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Bristol Zoological Society Chief Executive Dr Justin Morris said: “Bristol Zoo Gardens is a special place for so many people and we want to give them a chance ...

The new Bristol Zoo will have conservation, education and sustainability at its heart. The iconic Zoo entrance will become the Clifton Conservation Hub with a public cafe and exhibition space. Much-loved buildings such as the Monkey Temple will also remain. Dr Morris said: “This is our legacy. The much-loved Zoo in the heart of Bristol has announced it closure date as it prepares to move the animals to sister site- The Wild Place Project. The much-loved Zoo in the heart of Bristol has announced it closure date as it prepares to move the animals to sister site- The Wild Place Project.

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Bristol Zoo Gardens first opened in 1836 and is owned and run by Bristol Zoological Society. Covering 12 acres, the zoo is home to a range of species including ...

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One of the world's oldest zoos is set to say goodbye after 186 years; saved 175 species from extinction (unknown)

There is some good news too. The gardens of the Bristol Zoo will remain open even after the zoo ends business.

The gardens of the Bristol Zoo will remain open even after the zoo ends business. But the goodbye won't be a dull and quiet affair. It was reported that they suffered operating losses in four out of the past six years.

Bristol Zoo through the years captured in rarely seen photos (unknown)

Regular visits to see animals from all over the globe at the Clifton-based zoological gardens have been a staple of countless family calendars since it first ...

We’ll soon be looking back at photos of the animals and family zoo trips from more recent decades. There were always new creatures to see or young animals to watch as they grew up and the zoo kept developing and changing. Leave a comment below or email [email protected]

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A squirrel monkey appears to help mammal keeper Olivia Perkins as she makes notes while conducting the annual census at Bristol Zoo gardens, where every animal ...

At Shaldon Zoo a spokesman said: "Whilst the closure of the iconic Bristol Zoo site is very sad for the zoo industry, zoos are constantly striving for excellence and the decision for Bristol Zoo to move to a larger site to allow bigger and better future developments is both brave and aspirational. In time I am sure that Wild Place will be a significant visitor attraction which Bristol will be proud of." You can stay up to date on the top news and events near you with DevonLive's FREE newsletters – enter your email address at the top of the page or go here. Bristol Zoo in Clifton was the world’s fifth oldest menagerie and experts are worried that some of its important insect and reptile collections will be lost. "They have taken this step to modernise and will be switching all their activities to Wild Place. "I feel it's a move for the future to better represent a zoo in today's modern world. But they are also saying the move out of the city centre in September will give animals more space in line with modern animal welfare and they are calling it "brave and aspirational.

Bristol Zoo announces closing date after 186 years (unknown)

One of Bristol's most iconic attractions has announced when it will open for the last time – and showcases plans for a new zoo in 2024.

Funds from selling the location will be invested in the development of a new Bristol Zoo due to open in 2024, which will be built at the Bristol Zoological Society’s Wild Place Project. The new Bristol Zoo is expected to host an array of attractions such as The Central African Forests, which will be home to some of the world’s most endangered animals, including African grey parrots, rare fish from Western Africa and the gorilla troop from the Bristol Zoo Gardens. The gardens will also open up to the public again – free of charge for the first time in history – with the inclusion of a children’s play area, café and exhibition space, too.

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