Bristol Zoo Project is a fun family attraction that provides outdoor adventure, play and learning. Meet amazing animals from across the world, from the mischievous lemurs of Madagascar to magnificent European brown bears. Every visit supports our charity’s conservation work.
What's happening at Bristol Zoo Project
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s magical rainforest garden finds forever home
9th May 2025
The Wildlife Trusts’ British Rainforest Garden to go to Bristol Zoo Project. Following the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, The Wildlife Trusts’ British…
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Conservation breeding success as rescued Endangered parrots hatch at Bristol Zoo Project
16th Apr 2025
Three Endangered African grey parrots have hatched at Bristol Zoo Project after their parents were rescued from the illegal pet trade. Conservation and…
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Breeding success as Bristol charity joins mission to save Mexican pupfish from extinction
19th Feb 2025
Precious eggs from a rare Mexican fish species have successfully hatched at Bristol Zoological Society. Experts at the conservation and education charity…
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Whipsnade Zoo and Bristol Zoo Project launch ambitious plan to save a rare fish from extinction
22nd Nov 2024
Two zoos are spearheading a dramatic conservation effort to save a rare fish species from extinction. Last week, Whipsande Zoo transported…
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Why is BIAZA running Fat Bear Week?
28th Oct 2024
Fat Bear Week, conceived to highlight the seasonal changes of bears in Alaska's Katmai National Park, has run for ten years and in that time become…
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Blog: Fostering Collaborative Science | Strengthening the bond between Zoos and Academia
11th Oct 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of science and conservation, collaboration really is key to achieving success and impact, writes Dr Andrew Mooney (Senior…
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UK native species thrive among bears and wolves on fifth anniversary of Bear Wood
1st Oct 2024
Conservation surveys of the award-winning Bear Wood habitat at Bristol Zoo Project have shown native species such as birds, invertebrates, bats and small…
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Over 6,000 ‘extinct’ snails return to the wild, with a re-established wild species now confirmed
26th Sep 2024
A global conservation effort to reintroduce a tiny snail to the wild is celebrating a momentous milestone, as for the first time in 40 years, conservationists…
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Bird breeding success at Bristol Zoo Project
19th Aug 2024
Another year, another double conservation success for Bristol Zoological Society’s bird team. Two of the world’s rarest bird species, a pair…
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The BIAZA Annual Awards 2024 - The Full List of Winners
17th Jun 2024
Each year, we recognise the achievements of BIAZA member zoos and aquariums across a wide range of categories in the BIAZA Annual Awards. Compiled below…
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Bristol conservation charity pledges to reverse the decline of 97 of the world’s most threatened species
17th May 2024
Conservation and education charity Bristol Zoological Society is pledging to conserve and protect dozens of species on the brink of extinction, which…
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Greater protection for Bénoué National Park’s wildlife thanks to successful anti-poaching project
27th Mar 2024
A two-year project to help safeguard the precious wildlife of Bénoué National Park in northern Cameroon, has been declared a success. Conservation…
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Red pandas are back as Bristol Zoo Project celebrates the arrival of Nilo
21st Mar 2024
A furry new resident at Bristol Zoo Project is signalling the highly anticipated return of a much-loved species. Endangered red panda Nilo is settling…
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Three-year population study supports fight to save Cameroon’s Kordofan giraffe
29th Jan 2024
Crucial new data about the numbers of Critically Endangered Kordofan giraffe living within Cameroon’s Bénoué National Park has been…
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Approval for new Central African Forest habitat at Bristol Zoo Project
23rd Jan 2024
Critically Endangered western lowland gorillas and Endangered cherry-crowned mangabeys are to live together for the first time in a UK zoo, as part of…
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Precious Escargot: Extinct snails head back to the wild
14th Sep 2023
Thousands of Extinct-in-the-Wild tropical tree snails bred at British conservation zoos have been flown more than 15,000km, accompanied by a Whipsnade…
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There’s something about Mary…the ostrich!
24th Aug 2023
A new arrival at Bristol Zoo Project has been capturing the attention of visitors with her beautiful plumage, long limbs and not one, but three sets of…
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New name and brand for Wild Place Project marks exciting step towards creation of new conservation zoo
21st Jul 2023
Conservation charity Bristol Zoological Society has revealed a new name and brand, marking a major milestone in its mission to save threatened wildlife.…
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Pride: Role Models - The Importance of Authentic Queer Representation in Zoos and Aquariums
29th Jun 2023
This month, in celebration of PRIDE and BIAZA Generations of Pride, we are giving space to LGBT+ voices from across the BIAZA membership. The PRIDE blogs…
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Blog: Autism Acceptance – Wild Place Quiet Hour
25th Apr 2023
For Autism Acceptance Week, coinciding with the BIAZA World Autism Acceptance Campaign, Wild Place Project team and volunteers take a look back…
