Bristol Zoological Society unveils new plan to safeguard its future

[@simonjohnson7940]

I have been a member since the 1st birthday of my first born son in 2002. Moving to Wild Place is brilliant news, we will have a wildlife conservation park to rival Chester and Marwell. Bristol Zoo has also helped inspire my eldest son want to conserve our wildlife and study Zoology at Bangor Univercity.

[@GarethDragon]

I'm heartbroken that the old site will be gone, but I'm glad the zoo itself will continue.

[@rm1620]

I used to go here all the time thank you for good memories

[@dr_jonathan_whelan]

As life members, we're really sorry to see the plans to close the Clifton site. We've loved coming to you over the years. But I'm sure we will enjoy Wild Place and the New Bristol Zoo in the future.

[@philmanger7734]

Really really excited by this announcement!

[@bluecheese20401]

Absolutely gutted at this news. Its such a shame but the explaination laid out that there was not really another choice. Even so, as a member, living around the corner from the current site learning this news has ruined my day. I'm sure when I visit the new site it will be prove to be the right move.

[@ericg5791]

I think and hope the old zoo can be given over to an urban farm,uk wildlife specific zoo,or an animal species specific zoo,such as focusing on birds,small mammals,bugtopia etc?

[@E69apeTheMatrix420]

When we were there last year all I could hear the guests talk about is complain how bad the conditions are. The staff must be so fed up of hearing it! Foreign tourist children are a real handful also! Times change. Keeping Lions in Bristol City centre is a little last century.

[@gillygillyyt55]

Exciting 🙂

[@gillygillyyt55]

You have to do the right thing x

[@rorus9530]

That Clifton site must be worth an absolute fortune. I hope all the money will be reinvested and not find it’s way into corrupt pockets.

[@quantumdino]

Im so glad its closing

[@TheMJKnight]

It will be the End of an Era. But I understand the necessity of what you're looking to do.

[@quantumdino]

More space, at least the animals will have a chance at a decent life.

[@quantumdino]

Unfortunately i went to bristol zoo in the 70's and it put me off zoo's forever.