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Easter baby: Wolverine kit born at Wild Place Project
19/04/2022
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19/04/2022
Easter baby: Wolverine kit born at Wild Place Project
Easter baby: Wolverine kit born at Wild Place Project
11/04/2022
Freshwater species conservation initiative Shoal
Freshwater species conservation initiative Shoal has recently published its ‘New Species 2021’ report
06/04/2022
Playtime for the bears at Wild Place Project
Playtime for the bears at Wild Place Project
04/04/2021
Bristol’s Bears come face to face at Wild Place Project
Bristol’s Bears come face to face at Wild Place Project
02/03/2022
Bristol Zoological Society is helping threatened giraffes
Conservationists at Bristol Zoological Society have stepped in to protect one of the world’s most threatened giraffes.
02/03/2022
A special visit from Metro Mayor, Dan Norris
This World Wildlife Day, we had a special visit from Metro Mayor, Dan Norris who met our cheeky troop of lemurs!
02/03/2022
A new home for Wild Place Project’s youngest zebra
A new home for Wild Place Project’s youngest zebra
23/02/2022
Two black rhinoceros will be at the new Bristol Zoo
Bristol Zoo Gardens announces its closure date
15/02/2022
Bristol Zoo Gardens announces its closure date
Bristol Zoo Gardens announces its closure date
07/02/2022
Get set for half-term at Wild Place Project
Get set for half-term at Wild Place Project
18/01/2021
New study shows growing number of primates in danger
New study shows growing number of primates in danger
06/01/2021
Two young lynxes due to leave Wild Place for new homes
Two young lynxes due to leave Wild Place Project for new homes
15/12/2021
Moving ever closer to a new Bristol Zoo
Exciting details about the new, world-class Bristol Zoo have been revealed.
15/12/2021
New Bristol Zoo will be home to threatened species
Exciting details about the new, world-class Bristol Zoo have been revealed.
26/11/2021
Bristol Zoo conservationists forced to put off trip
Bristol Zoo conservationists forced to put off trip to Cameroon to help protect Critically Endangered giraffes because of the Omicron situation.
19/11/2021
Sustainable gifting this Christmas
Why not give a gift that makes a difference this Christmas? Wild Place Project and Bristol Zoo Gardens offer a range of sustainable gifts that are perfect for the animal lover in your life.
19/11/2021
The climate emergency - what we can do to help!
How Bristol Zoological Society is responding to the climate emergency - and what you can do to help!
15/11/2021
Bristol Zoo Gardens grounds will be open to public for free
The award-winning grounds of Bristol Zoo Gardens will be open to the public after the site is sold.
18/10/2021
A special animal at Wild Place Project is moving on
Kibibi, the okapi, is leaving Wild Place Project to find a new mate and help the survival of this iconic species.
06/10/2021
Wild Place Project & Bristol Zoo Gardens Launch Online Shop
Wild Place Project and Bristol Zoo Gardens launch online shop
30/09/2021
A chance to volunteer at Wild Place and Bristol Zoo Gardens
People are being given the chance to sign up as volunteers at Wild Place Project and Bristol Zoo.
22/09/2021
Plans approved to help safeguard the future of BZS
Planning permission has been granted to redevelop the West Car Park for residential homes, a decision that will help safeguard the Society’s future.
21/09/2021
Lynx kittens growing fast at Wild Place Project
Keepers here at Wild Place Project have their hands full as their two youngest lynxes are getting bigger, and hungrier.
20/09/2021
Plans for Bristol Zoo Garden's West Car Park
The brownfield development in Clifton will provide homes for people and wildlife.
14/09/2021
Blog post by Dr Justin Morris - Chief Executive Officer
New homes in Clifton will tackle the housing crisis and safeguard the future of Bristol Zoological Society
14/09/2021
Plans recommended by council officers for new homes
Sale of Bristol Zoo Gardens’ West Car Park will provide much-needed city housing and the environmentally-sustainable scheme will also help safeguard the future of Bristol Zoological Society
07/09/2021
A species first as endangered chick hatches at Wild Place
Keepers at Wild Place Project have successfully hatched a Sumatran laughingthrush chick for the first time.
30/08/2021
Goodbye, Lodja and Orchis
It is with great sadness that we announce the deaths of our elderly female okapi, Lodja, and mongoose lemur, Orchis, on Friday August 27.
30/08/2021
Unique opportunity to study at Bristol Zoo Gardens
Places are still available on a degree course in Zoological Management based here at Bristol Zoo Gardens.
27/08/2021
Top tips to enjoy your summer adventure
Want to make your Wild Place Project adventure even more special? Why not attend at least one animal talk and feed, to hear from our team and learn something new!
23/07/2021
The future of Bristol Zoo Gardens & Bristol Zoological Soc.
In late 2020, we announced our plans to safeguard the future of our 185-year-old charity, by relocating Bristol Zoo to the Wild Place Project site.
14/07/2021
Exciting plans for new Bristol Zoo take another step forward
Plans for a world-leading zoo for the south west have taken another step forward as Bristol Zoological Society reveals the team of consultants appointed to create its new vision.
13/07/2021
Reunite and relax at Wild Place Project this summer
Wild Place Project is inviting animal lovers to reunite and relax surrounded by nature this summer as it celebrates its eighth birthday.
05/07/2021
Lemur’s birth at Wild Place is crucial to species’ survival
A tiny lemur which is crucial in helping to ensure the survival of its species has been born here at Wild Place Project.
30/06/2021
Litter of lynx kittens born at Wild Place Project
A litter of lynx kittens has been born - the second in less than a year.
09/06/2021
Arthritic hogs receive ground-breaking K-Laser therapy
Red River hogs are receiving a revolutionary treatment to reduce lameness and stiffness in their joints.
03/06/2021
Reviving our ecosystems - World Environment Day 2021
World Environment Day - a United Nations initiative - falls on Saturday June 5 and this year its mission is to raise awareness of the ways in which humans can revive and restore ecosystems.
04/04/2021
Bristol’s Bears come face to face at Wild Place Project 2
Bristol’s Bears come face to face at Wild Place Project
04/06/2021
Student Georgia loves volunteering at Wild Place Project
Student Georgia Merrell has volunteered at Bristol Zoo Gardens and now at Wild Place Project and she loves every minute.
01/06/2021
Volunteers’ scheme at Bristol Zoo Gardens clocks up 30 years
Bristol Zoo Gardens’ volunteers’ scheme is about to enter its 30th year.
25/05/2021
Bristol Zoological Society launches its ‘Strategy to 2035’
Defining what zoos should look like in the 21st century, with conservation at its heart.
17/05/2021
We have reopened our giraffe house!
Following the recent Step 3 Government Roadmap announcement, we have reopened the downstairs, giraffe indoor viewing area today!
07/05/2021
Bears were serenaded by heartfelt music under the trees
Our bears have been treated to a live performance of classical music inspired by a recording of one of the bear’s heartbeats.
28/04/2021
Zoo’s animal artwork winners celebrated across Bristol
Two young artists have had their creations turned into giant adverts after winning a competition run by Bristol Zoological Society.
24/04/2021
Veterinary dentist gets to the root of bear’s toothache
One of our brown bears had a visit from the dentist to have a fractured canine tooth fixed.
23/04/2021
We've scooped South West ‘Large Visitor Attraction' Award
We have scooped the ‘Large Visitor Attraction of the Year’ award at the South West England Tourism Excellence Awards.
06/04/2021
Wild Place has reopened to visitors on Monday 12 April
Wild Place Project and Bristol Zoo Gardens have reopened to visitors on Monday 12 April 2021
01/04/2021
Wild Place Project giraffe is scared of heights
A giraffe here at Wild Place Project near Bristol is posing a problem for keepers because he is afraid of heights.
31/03/2021
Draw your favourite Zoo animal and win tickets to see it!
Every child has a favourite animal at Wild Place Project and Bristol Zoo Gardens that they have missed most during the lockdown.
23/03/2021
Bears at Wild Place Project sense spring is in the air
Spring is in the air and our bears are up and about.
21/03/2021
Reflecting on the past year…
Sunday March 21 marked exactly a year since we closed our gates for the first national lockdown.
18/03/2021
Wild Place named visitor attraction of the year
Wild Place Project has been named ‘Visitor Attraction of the Year’ at the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards.
10/03/2021
British Science Week
To mark British Science Week this week, we chatted with one of our in-house vets, Rowena Killick to find out more about her role
08/03/2021
British Science Week and International Women’s Day
This past year has highlighted the importance of science as well as the undeniable achievements of women within the industry.
10/02/2021
BZS opens consultation on development of its West Car Park
Bristol Zoological Society has started an extensive engagement programme with the local community to ask their views on future plans for Bristol Zoo Gardens’ West Car Park on College Road in Clifton.
29/01/2021
Vital Scheme to Save Crayfish at Wild Place Project
Crucial work is going on at Wild Place Project as part of a project to save the white-clawed crayfish.
18/01/2021
Conservation Optimism for 2021
Monday January 18 has been dubbed ‘Blue Monday’, but our conservationists say we have plenty to be optimistic about.
14/01/2021
Life continues to thrive at Wild Place and Bristol Zoo
Wild Place Project and Bristol Zoo Gardens may be closed to visitors once more, but the animals are thriving and keeping zoo keepers busy as usual.
05/01/2021
Wild Place Project and Bristol Zoo Gardens temporary closure
Wild Place Project and Bristol Zoo Gardens closure due to updated Government guidelines
09/12/2020
We have the perfect answer for last-minute Christmas gifts
There are some amazing last-minute Christmas gifts on offer at Wild Place Project and Bristol Zoo Gardens.
03/12/2020
Both Wild Place Project and Bristol Zoo Gardens are open!
Following the end of the second national lockdown, both Bristol Zoo Gardens and Wild Place Project has reopened to visitors on Monday 7 December
27/11/2020
BZS unveils new plan to safeguard its future
Bristol Zoological Society has unveiled plans to relocate Bristol Zoo to its Wild Place Project site to create a world-class zoo and to safeguard the future of the organisation.
02/11/2020
Wild Place Project and Bristol Zoo Gardens closure
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the temporary closure of both Wild Place Project and Bristol Zoo Gardens for a second time.
27/10/2020
BZS Receive Funds to Help Critically Endangered Lemurs
Conservation scientists from Bristol Zoological Society have been given funding for more research to help save critically endangered lemurs in the wild
22/10/2020
Animals get an early taste of Halloween
Our animals got an early taste of Halloween when they were given specially carved pumpkins.
05/10/2020
Access and Adventure for All at Wild Place Project
Everyone can experience a wild adventure at Wild Place Project!
23/09/2020
Bristol Zoological Society forced to make staff redundant
Bristol Zoological Society has announced that a number of posts are at risk of being made redundant due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
16/09/2020
Outdoor Climbing Centre is Back Up and Thriving
Leap of Faith at Wild Place Project is thriving despite the lockdown
20/08/2020
‘We’re Good to Go’ at Wild Place Project!
We are delighted to announce that Visit Britain – the UK’s national tourism agency – has given Wild Place Project the ‘We’re Good to Go’ accreditation.
17/08/2020
New Conservation Director for Bristol Zoological Society
An international expert on fish and aquatics has been appointed Director of Conservation and Science.
12/08/2020
New Lynx Kittens Named at Wild Place Project
Our two lynx kittens have been named – thanks to members of the public
05/08/2020
Lemurs’ love of chocolate is a step towards their survival
Endangered lemurs have discovered a liking for chocolate and it may help safeguard their future.
28/07/2020
Help name our new lynx kittens!
Keepers are calling on the public to help name our kittens!
25/07/2020
Our Marvellous Wolverines!
As part of our week-long celebration of Bear Wood’s first anniversary, we’re shining the spotlight on our wonderful wolverines!
24/07/2020
The Bears of Bear Wood
As we celebrate a year since Bear Wood opened, we’re putting a spotlight on the European brown bears that call the woodland home.
23/07/2020
Wild Place Project Celebrates First Anniversary of Bear Wood
Our staff are celebrating the first anniversary of opening Bear Wood, home to brown bears, wolves, lynx and wolverine
23/07/2020
Our wolves; A big pack of playful!
Our wolves have been on site long before the opening of Bear Wood.
22/07/2020
Wild Place Project Celebrates 7 Years of Wild Adventures
Would you believe it? It’s 7 years since we first opened Wild Place Project!
21/07/2020
But do lynxes meow or roar?
But do lynxes meow or roar?
20/07/2020
Birds, Bugs and Bears: Going Native in Bear Wood
One year after opening to the public, Bear Wood is bursting with native species!
06/07/2020
Lynx kittens born at Wild Place Project
This is the first glimpse of our newborn lynx kitten!
27/06/2020
BZS welcome additional funding but is disappointed by limits
Bristol Zoological Society welcomes additional funding for zoos but is disappointed by the likely limits of the scheme
18/06/2020
Bears and wolves live side by side in UK First for Zoos
Our European brown bears and grey wolves have begun living side by side together for the first time in a UK Zoo
17/06/2020
It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for!
We are delighted to announce that Wild Place Project has reopened on Friday 19 June!
12/06/2020
Baby Zebra born at Wild Place Project
A baby zebra has been born at Wild Place Project helping to safeguard the future of this near threatened species.
10/06/2020
Bristol Zoological Society welcomes reopening news
Bristol Zoological Society today (Wed) welcomed the government announcement which means zoos across the UK can start planning to reopen.
09/06/2020
Our Appeal for Urgent Review of Government Enforced Closure
We have issued a stark warning that Bristol Zoological Society may not recover from the effects of an enforced closure imposed by the government.
03/06/2020
Bear Wood wins major award
Bear Wood, the biggest and newest brown bear attraction in the country. has won a top award.
22/05/2020
A critically endangered lemur has been born
The tiny Lake Aloatra gentle lemur is smaller than a tennis ball but its birth is crucial to the survival of this rare species.
11/05/2020
Amazing camera trap footage shows secret life of the lynx
Beautiful images of a lynx have been caught on a newly-installed camera
03/04/2020
Dik Dik birthday celebrations at Wild Place Project
Keepers at Wild Place Project have celebrated the birthday of one of the world’s smallest species of antelopes.
30/03/2020
Bristol Zoological Society launches vital appeal
Bristol Zoological Society has today launched an appeal to ensure the future of its work saving wildlife with the support of the general public.
27/03/2020
Double birthday celebration for local lemurs
Our lemurs at Wild Place Project and Bristol Zoo Gardens are celebrating!
26/03/2020
Animals bask in sunshine as keepers continue their care
Our animals are loving the sun!
20/03/2020
Bristol Zoological Society announces temporary closure
We are temporarily closing Wild Place Project from March 20
25/02/2020
Zak the zebra
We are deeply saddened to announce that Zak, one of three zebra has died.
17/02/2020
Bear Wood shortlisted for national award
Our new British ancient woodland exhibit has been shortlisted for a national conservation award.
05/02/2020
Why BZS Supports Ecological Emergency Declaration
Bristol Zoological Society's chief executive, Dr Justin Morris, discusses Bristol City Council’s Declaration of an Ecological Emergency.
22/01/2020
Conservationists use drones to help save endangered giraffe
Conservationists from Bristol Zoological Society are pioneering a new approach to wildlife conservation with help from technology experts at the University of Bristol.
17/01/2020
Bear Studies – Training Behind the Scenes
We went behind the scenes in Bear Wood for a day of bear training!
13/01/2020
Bear Birthdays at Wild Place Project
The newest residents at Wild Place Project are celebrating their joint birthdays this week.
03/01/2020
Stretch your legs this January
Feeling that post-Christmas slump? Shake it off with a trip to Wild Place Project this January and reconnect with nature!
19/12/2019
Reindeer at Wild Place Project get set for Christmas
06/12/2019
Wild Place Project takes Christmas to children in hospital
Wild Place Project staff bring creative Christmas cheer to children at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
28/11/2019
Tiny new arrival at Wild Place Project
Kirk’s dik-dik calf born at Wild Place Project
21/11/2019
The ROAR-some Christmas gifts that keep on giving…and giving
We have memberships, sensational overnight stays, animal adoptions and experiences including Junior Animal Keepers, plus plenty more gift ideas!
18/10/2019
Dayo celebrates his birthday with roses
One of our tallest residents is celebrating his birthday with fellow giraffes and keepers.
03/10/2019
Autumn Discoveries at Wild Place Project
Visitors can climb across a giant spider’s web and search for bugs in piles of fallen leaves this autumn.
21/08/2019
New giraffe arrives at Wild Place Project
Keepers at Wild Place Project have welcomed a new animal resident – and he’s three metres tall!
21/08/2019
We welcome record number of visitors
Visitors are flocking to Wild Place Project, as it welcomes its 200,000th visitor of the year.
17/08/2019
Wild Place Project to feature on Big Week at the Zoo
Wild Place Project and Bristol Zoo Gardens will feature on Channel 5’s documentary series ‘Big Week at the Zoo’ next week.
24/07/2019
Bristol Bears come up against the real thing
Bristol Bears rugby players came face to face with some real bears when they visited Wild Place Project.
24/07/2019
Royals officially open UK’s largest brown bear exhibit
Royals officially open UK’s largest brown bear exhibit
16/07/2019
Finishing touches to Bear Wood ahead of opening
Finishing touches are being made to the UK’s largest and most ambitious brown bear exhibit
10/07/2019
Countdown to opening the ‘best bear exhibit in the country’
The UK’s largest and most ambitious brown bear exhibit is set to open here at Wild Place Project later this month.
09/07/2019
Time capsule buried at Bear Wood
A time capsule has been ceremoniously buried to mark the UK’s newest and biggest bear attraction here at Wild Place Project.
28/05/2019
Our Barefoot Trail re-opens!
Our Barefoot Trail has been given a new look for summer 2019 thanks to sponsorship from Tockington Manor School and Nursery.
17/05/2019
Cheetah triplets celebrate their birthday
The three cheetahs here at Wild Place Project are about to celebrate their ninth birthdays
17/05/2019
Helping to protect endangered species around the world
To mark Endangered Species Day today we look at some of the key species that Bristol Zoological Society is working to protect.
19/04/2019
Bristol Zoological Society’s Conservation Story
Gráinne McCabe, Head of Field Conservation and Science here at Bristol Zoological Society, marks Earth Day by recalling her recent visit to Tanzania.
03/04/2019
Bristol Bears have a new bear in their team
Bristol Bears’ rugby team today lifted the final bear in place at Wild Place Project
29/03/2019
Arty bears revealed ahead of sculpture trail
If you go down to Wild Place Project next weekend, you’re sure of a big surprise.
06/03/2019
New video gives first glimpse of new Bear Wood exhibit
A new fly-through video gives a sneak preview of what the new Bear Wood exhibit at Wild Place Project will look like.
12/02/2019
Bears are coming to Wild Place Project
A series of life-size painted bear sculptures are set to appear around Wild Place Project this spring.
12/02/2019
New colony of exotic birds arrive at Wild Place Project
A new colony of brightly coloured birds has arrived at Wild Place Project in time for the half-term break.
24/01/2019
Discover your wild side this half-term
Children of all ages have the chance to make some wild discoveries at Wild Place Project this half-term.
12/12/2018
Reindeer at Wild Place Project get ready for Christmas
Keepers at Wild Place Project are giving their reindeer extra attention in the coming days – in case Father Christmas needs them.
11/12/2018
Across the globe to sell Christmas trees
Tom sells Christmas trees at Wild Place Project after epic flight
28/11/2018
Toddlers plant trees for National Tree Week
Pre-school children, armed with spades, have helped to plant the first of 150 native trees that will form a new tree corridor at Wild Place Project.
20/11/2018
Race against time to save critically endangered giraffe
Experts at Bristol Zoological Society are involved in a race against time to save one of the world’s most beautiful and majestic animals.
31/10/2018
New cute arrival
Keepers at Wild Place Project are celebrating the arrival of a cute new friend.
26/10/2018
New effort to help save lemurs on the brink of extinction
Bristol Zoological Society has launched a new campaign to help combat the extinction threat facing the world’s lemurs.
18/10/2018
Work begins on new bear exhibit
Work has begun on creating an exciting new bear exhibit at Wild Place Project.
11/10/2018
Historic air-raid shelter open for Halloween
An underground air-raid shelter from World War Two is being opened to the public at Wild Place Project especially for Halloween.
02/10/2018
Halloween gets an extra twist at Wild Place Project
Halloween is being given an exciting twist this year to make it spookier and more fun than ever before.
20/09/2018
New heart-melting arrival at Wild Place Project
One of the smallest antelopes in the world has been born at Wild Place Project.
04/09/2018
Celebrities back £5m plan to return bears to woods
Leading celebrities have come out in support of the £5 million plan to return bears to ancient woods on the outskirts of Bristol.
24/08/2018
Families connect with nature this summer
Families from across the Bristol area have been invited to join a series of free wildlife workshops to connect them with nature.
20/08/2018
Some sad news about Gerry the giraffe
We are deeply saddened to announce this news about Gerry
16/08/2018
Musical wives pose in the poppies
Wild Place Project’s unique poppy garden was the location of choice for a photoshoot for a group of musical military wives.
06/06/2018
New chief executive at Bristol Zoo and Wild Place Project
The new chief executive of Bristol Zoological Society, with responsibility for Bristol Zoo Gardens and Wild Place Project, is Dr Justin Morris and for him the role means he is coming home.
01/08/2018
Bristol Zoological Society welcomes new CEO
Bristol Zoological Society has welcomed a new Chief Executive - Dr Justin Morris.
02/08/2018
95 Percent of World’s Lemur Species on Edge of Extinction
Leading primate conservationists call for effective protection of world’s most endangered primates.
02/08/2018
Alice’s Adventures at Wild Place Project
The timeless story of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is being brought vividly to life in the open-air at Wild Place Project this summer.
02/08/2018
Street artist creates mural for Bear Wood
A well-known street artist is helping to spread the word about an exciting plan to return brown bears to an ancient woodland on the outskirts of Bristol.
30/07/2018
World War Two air raid shelter opens at Wild Place Project
An air raid shelter from World War Two is being opened to the public at Wild Place Project for the first time in its history.
25/07/2018
Make a name for yourself at Bear Wood
People are being given a great chance to leave their names on a £5 million scheme to bring bears back to woods at Wild Place Project.
23/07/2018
Get up close to world’s last surviving grass-grazing primate
Wild Place Project has launched an exciting new animal experience with the Gelada Baboons!
20/07/2018
Bristol Zoological Society’s CEO retires after 40 years
After a career spanning 40 years, Bristol Zoological Society’s chief executive is retiring.
16/07/2018
5th birthday celebrations for Wild Place Project
Wild Place Project is five this week (Sunday July 22) and to celebrate its tallest residents tucked-in to a delicious birthday cake!
26/06/2018
Sir David Attenborough backs plan to help save lemurs
Sir David Attenborough has given his support to a vital project for a new field station in Madagascar to help save critically endangered lemurs.
25/06/2018
Unique poppy garden to mark the centenary of WW1
A new study by leading conservationists has revealed the growing plight of lemurs in their native Madagascar where 95 per cent are at risk of extinction.
21/06/2018
Celebrating world’s tallest animals for World Giraffe Day
Staff at Wild Place Project will be championing the world’s tallest animals this weekend in celebration of World Giraffe Day.
13/06/2018
Charity abseil for iconic animals
Adrenaline junkies have the chance to abseil off an iconic Bristol landmark to raise funds to introduce bears to ancient woods at Wild Place Project.
07/06/2018
Go ahead for £5m plan to return bears to woods near Bristol
A £5 million plan to return bears to ancient woods on the outskirts of Bristol for the first time in hundreds of years has been given the go ahead.
01/06/2018
Celebrating National Volunteers' Week
This week is National Volunteers' Week, a time to celebrate and thank our excellent volunteers for their dedication supporting Wild Place Project.
29/05/2018
Cheetah triplets 8th birthday celebrations
The cheetah triplets at Wild Place Project are also celebrating their eighth birthdays this week.
29/05/2018
The giraffe are measuring up at Wild Place Project
It’s been a year since three young giraffe arrived at Wild Place Project, and now it’s time for keepers to see how they are measuring up.
23/05/2018
Half-term fun for active adventurers at Wild Place Project
Wild Place Project will be transformed into a land of adventure this May half-term.
15/05/2018
Poppy Garden marking the centenary of the WWI
A special poppy garden at Wild Place Project to commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War is beginning to flourish.
11/05/2018
New look for Wild Place Project shop
New look for Wild Place Project shop
09/05/2018
Lemur whose life hung in the balance is now thriving
A tiny lemur at Wild Place Project whose life hung in the balance is now thriving.
04/05/2018
Wild Place Project is looking for horticulture volunteers
People who love propagating plants and tending seed beds have a rare chance to become horticultural volunteers at Wild Place Project.
03/05/2018
How to x-ray a giraffe
So how do you go about x-raying one of the tallest animals in the world?
02/05/2018
Endangered UK crayfish released into the wild
Conservationists from Bristol Zoological Society have released a healthy population of native crayfish into the wild to help bolster dwindling numbers in UK waterways.
02/05/2018
Flying to Central America to help endangered frogs
Conservationists from Bristol Zoological Society fly out to Costa Rica today (May 2) to spearhead vital research into a tiny endangered frog.
01/05/2018
Bambi look-a-like is born at Wild Place Project
Bambi look-a-like is born at Wild Place Project
23/04/2018
Critically endangered lemur twins celebrate first birthday
Critically endangered lemur twins celebrate first birthday at Wild Place Project
18/04/2018
Vets help save newborn lemur at Wild Place Project
Vets help save newborn lemur at Wild Place Project
06/04/2018
Snake's-head Fritillaries
Snake's-head Fritillaries at Wild Place Project
06/04/2018
Planting our unique poppy garden
Unique poppy garden to mark the centenary of the First World War ending
06/04/2018
New home for okapi Kimosi
New home for okapi Kimosi
06/04/2018
We're busy!
We're Busy!
28/03/2018
Our okapi Kimosi is off to pastures new
Kimosi our young female okapi will be leaving Wild Place Project next week to be paired with a male okapi at Zoo du Bassin d’Arcachon in France.
21/03/2018
Bristol conservationists find giraffe
Conservationists from Bristol Zoological Society are using state-of-the-art technology to help safeguard the future of giraffe in Cameroon.
20/03/2018
Enchanted Easter at Wild Place Project
Magical plans have been revealed for an Enchanted Easter at Wild Place Project.
14/03/2018
£5 million plan unveiled to bring bears back to Bristol wood
Animal lovers are being given the chance of a lifetime to volunteer at Wild Place Project.
02/03/2018
Wild Place Project is looking for volunteers
Animal lovers are being given the chance of a lifetime to volunteer at Wild Place Project.
05/12/2017
Wild Place Project welcomes 200,000th visitor of the year
The fastest growing tourist attraction in the south-west has welcomed its 200,000th visitor of the year.
02/03/2018
Closures due to snow
Wild Place Project closes due to weather conditions
06/02/2018
Conservationists fly to Africa to help vulnerable giraffe
Three conservationists from Bristol Zoological Society fly to Africa today (Tues) to carry out vital research into vulnerable giraffe.
30/01/2018
A Special Day for Zebras at Wild Place Project
It is International Zebra Day (January 31) when people all over the world celebrate these amazing animals.
18/01/2018
Make some really Wild Discoveries this half-term
Everyone loves exploring and making exciting discoveries – and Wild Place Project is offering boys and girls the opportunity to both next month.
04/01/2018
Work starts on major improvements to Wild Place Project car
Work is underway on transforming the car park at Wild Place Project.
04/01/2018
Wild Place Project - 2017 round-up
2017 was the best year yet for Wild Place Project, with record-breaking visitor numbers and the opening of our spectacular new giraffe house.
31/12/2017
January Flash Sale at Bristol Zoo and Wild Place Project
Start the New Year by meeting and feeding giraffe, cheetah, meerkats and lemurs at knock-down prices in the Bristol Zoo Gardens and Wild Place Project January flash sale.
25/12/2017
Merry Christmas from Wild Place Project!
It’s been a record breaking year for Wild Place Project.
08/12/2017
Celebrity farmer visits Wild Place Project
Celebrity farmer Gareth Wynn-Jones visited Wild Place Project to film a video for Honda UK.
22/11/2017
Christmas gifts you will treasure forever
Some Christmas gifts make dreams come true and will be remembered forever.
14/11/2017
Kimosi the Okapi celebrates her first birthday
One of Wild Place Project’s okapi is celebrating her first birthday today.
31/10/2017
Christmas is coming to Wild Place Project
The countdown to Christmas has begun at Wild Place Project and already there is magic in the air.
02/06/2017
Critically endangered lemur twins born
The six-week-old baby boys are now growing in confidence
26/10/2017
School children take a walk on the wild side
Local school children who buried a time capsule at Wild Place Project earlier this year have returned to the attraction to visit its newest inhabitants.
26/10/2017
Let’s celebrate World Lemur Day
Tomorrow (Fri Oct 27) is World Lemur Day and we thought we would share some of our favourite pictures of these charismatic animals.
26/10/2017
Honda Pioneer turns heads at Wild Place Project
Wild Place Project has taken delivery of a new Honda Pioneer and it has certainly caught the eye of the giraffe there.
18/10/2017
Today we celebrate world okapi day!
Today is World Okapi Day, an opportunity to celebrate and raise awareness about these amazing and elusive animals.
17/10/2017
Come visit the Witch of Wild Place
The Witch of Wild Place is here this Halloween Half Term.
16/10/2017
Financial Advice firm help save cheetah
Aspirations Financial Advice Ltd is sponsoring the cheetah enclosure at Wild Place Project.
09/10/2017
Every day is a school day at Wild Place Project
We have appointed Rosie Sims as our new learning officer.
05/10/2017
Get set for okapi weekend at Wild Place Project
A special weekend to raise awareness about the threat to the survival of okapis takes place at Wild Place Project.
04/10/2017
Animals get ready for Halloween at Wild Place Project
Cute lemur Ihosy simply could not wait to get into the Halloween spirit at Wild Place Project.
06/09/2017
Enjoy the Autumn colours at Wild Place Project
Autumn is just around the corner, and Wild Place Project is the perfect destination to enjoy the changing seasons of the woodland.
01/09/2017
New zebra could lead to patter of tiny hooves
25/08/2017
A unique overnight wildlife experience
21/08/2017
Hand-feed the world’s tallest animals at Wild Place Project
11/08/2017
Lemur twins growing up fast at Wild Place
04/08/2017
Run wild and join Wild Place Project’s charity fun run
Wild Place Project is inviting runners, joggers and walkers to ‘run wild’ next month as it holds its third annual fundraising fun run.
30/07/2017
Wild Place Project is a remarkable success story
Wild Place Project is a remarkable success story
27/07/2017
Unique experiment at Wild Place Project for endangered lemur
A unique experiment to see if endangered lemurs bred in captivity could adapt to life in the wild is taking place at Wild Place Project, near Bristol.
21/06/2017
Wind in the Willows comes to life at Wild Place
Wind in the Willows
21/06/2017
Pride and Prejudice in open-air at Wild Place Project
Pride and Prejudice at Wild Place
21/06/2017
Small Copper Butterfly Spotted at Wild Place
Small Copper Spotted!
21/06/2017
Celebrating World Giraffe Day
Celebrating World Giraffe Day
02/06/2017
Giraffe House is Now Open Daily
The giraffe house is now open daily.
01/06/2017
Name revealed for third giraffe
We can now reveal the name people have chosen for our third giraffe at Wild Place Project.
25/05/2016
Giraffe have arrived!
Giraffe have arrived!
19/05/2016
Wild Place Okapi Ruby's first birthday
Our okapi Ruby celebrated her first birthday with roses!
05/05/2016
Time Capsule buried at the Giraffe House
Children from St. Anne’s CE School in Oldland Common visited Wild Place Project to find out about the new giraffe house, which is now under construction.
04/04/2017
Tiny trio move in to Wild Place Project
Meet Croissant, Streusel and Sponge – Wild Place Project’s newest, mini residents.
30/03/2017
Volunteer alongside some amazing animals
Volunteer alongside Kibibi the okapi, Mitzy the ring-tailed lemur and Duma the cheetah
17/02/2017
Climb the peaks to protect endangered animals
Companies and individuals in the south west are being invited to join staff from Bristol Zoological Society to take on the National Three Peaks.
07/02/2017
New giraffe exhibit planned for Wild Place Project
The world’s tallest animals will be making south Gloucestershire their home later this year as Wild Place Project reveals plans to bring in giraffe.
08/02/2017
Avian influenza
A strain of avian influenza has been found in wild and farmed birds in the UK
25/01/2017
Bedtime with the baboons
Lovers of the outdoors have the unique opportunity to spend the night among the animals at Wild Place Project from this summer.
30/12/2016
Annual animal census in full swing at Wild Place Project
Annual animal census in full swing at Bristol Zoo Gardens and Wild Place Project
14/12/2016
Endangered Mauritius pink pigeons
In a true tale of instinct and adaptability, a group of five endangered Mauritius pink pigeons have been raised by foster parents from an entirely different species.
01/12/2016
Animals hop on the scales for a weigh-in
From tiny birds, to antelope, keepers at Wild Place Proiect are undertaking task of weighing all the animals.
28/11/2016
Help name our baby okapi
Keepers at Wild Place Project are inviting the public to help to choose a name for a new baby okapi.
10/11/2016
Students visit Wild Place Project for BBC bootcamp
15 students from around the city visited Wild Place Project to take part in the BBC’s Talent Ticket Year 12 Bootcamp
29/10/2016
Swing is only for the brave this Halloween
Adrenaline junkies can now experience thrills at new heights this Halloween as Wild Place Project’s giant swing gets higher, faster and even more scar
18/10/2016
We're celebrating World Okapi Day
We're celebrating World Okapi Day
28/10/2016
The future of lemurs could be safeguarded
The future of lemurs could be safeguarded thanks to a significant donation.
22/09/2016
Fancy volunteering for a variety of roles?
Volunteers are being sought to help with a variety of roles at Wild Place.
22/09/2016
Get closer to nature with a bursary
Open to individuals & groups who may not usually be able to visit Wild Place.
04/09/2016
Jog for Giraffe in Wild Place Project’s ‘Wild Run’
Jog for Giraffe’ on Sunday 11 September; an energising 5k run raising funds to protect the future of giraffe.
16/08/2016
Meet our Gelada baboons
Meet Hobbit, Hercules, Harshit, Hector, Kito and Kidame – our newest arrivals.
09/09/2016
New conservation project for threatened giraffe
We're heading to Cameroon to begin a critical research project on the remaining Kordofan giraffe.
22/07/2016
Birthday presents all-round
To celebrate our third birthday treat our animals to a enriching present from our Amazon Wish List.
28/06/2016
Giraffe Three Peaks
Together we raised over £10,000 for giraffe walking the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge
19/07/2016
Ice, Ice baby
Animals at Wild Place Project were given ice lollies to help them cool down as temperatures hit highs this summer.
15/06/2016
Wild Place recognised for superior service
Wild Place Project has been awarded a 2016 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor.
26/05/2016
Okapi birth caught on camera
We have a new arrival - an okapi calf called Ruby.
11/05/2016
Plans revealed for state of the art vet centre
Plans are underway for a world-class veterinary centre at Wild Place Project.
11/05/2016
Royal visit to show support for two major wildlife projects
Their Royal Highnesses, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, have visited Bristol’s Wild Place Project to give two major projects their royal seal of appr
29/04/2016
Scale great heights to save giraffe
Staff members from Wild Place Project are calling upon companies and individuals to join them in climbing the iconic Welsh Three Peaks, to help save g
14/04/2016
A double celebration at Wild Place Project
A pair of rare ring-tailed lemurs have been born at Wild Place Project.
25/10/2016
Enjoy the autumn colours at Wild Place Project
Autumn has arrived at Wild Place Project. It is the perfect time of year to enjoy the changing seasons of the woodland at Wild Place Project.
19/04/2022
Easter baby: Wolverine kit born at Wild Place Project 2
Easter baby: Wolverine kit born at Wild Place Project