Why is Bristol Zoo Gardens closing - everything you need to know as closing date nears

Hundreds of people are visiting Bristol Zoo today ahead of the attraction’s closure - as it prepares to move to a new site just outside of the city.

It follows an announcement back in 2020 that the zoo will move to its Wild Place Project in South Gloucestershire - the only way to safeguard its future after the pandemic.

And with visitor demand soaring, the zoo has extended its opening hours for today (September 2) and tomorrow to ensure as many people can get in to bid the zoo a farewell as possible.

Following closure, the plan is to sell the 12 acres of land for a development which could see more than 200 homes at the site.

Here’s our live blog on what’s happening today, plus a stream of stories hopefully answering any questions the public may have.