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Date: Monday, 9 November 2026
Time: 08:30am - 10:30am
Location: Bristol Zoo Project (African Forest Exhibit)
Blackhorse Hill, Bristol, BS10 7TP (map)
Join us for a private, out-of-hours guided tour of the newly opened African Forest exhibit at Bristol Zoo Project, followed by breakfast and informal networking in a unique setting.
Led by one of the project managers involved in delivering the exhibit, the tour will take you through the project from start to finish, highlighting the complexities of the build, the opportunities the new exhibit brings to Bristol Zoo Project, and the experience created for visitors and wildlife alike.
After the tour, there will be time to connect with other professionals over tea, coffee and pastries in the African Forest Classroom, with a direct view into the gorilla troop’s home.
What’s included
Out-of-hours entry to Bristol Zoo Project
Private guided tour of the African Forest exhibit
Tea or coffee and a pastry
Breakfast networking with views into the gorilla troop’s home
Event details
Time: 8:30am, it takes 5 to 10 mins to walk to the exhibit from the zoo entrance.
Location: Bristol Zoo Project, African Forest exhibit
Format: Guided tour followed by breakfast networking
Getting there
Bristol Zoo Project is located outside the city centre, so we encourage attendees to lift share where possible.
Public transport options are available, including Stagecoach Route 12, Y2C and First Bus routes 1/2. Please plan your journey in advance, as some walking routes from nearby bus stops may include short sections without a designated pedestrian crossing.
For more transport information, please refer to https://bristolzoo.org.uk/visit/find-us
Date: Monday, 9 November 2026
Time: 08:30am - 10:30am
Location: Bristol Zoo Project (African Forest Exhibit)
Blackhorse Hill, Bristol, BS10 7TP (map)
Join us for a private, out-of-hours guided tour of the newly opened African Forest exhibit at Bristol Zoo Project, followed by breakfast and informal networking in a unique setting.
Led by one of the project managers involved in delivering the exhibit, the tour will take you through the project from start to finish, highlighting the complexities of the build, the opportunities the new exhibit brings to Bristol Zoo Project, and the experience created for visitors and wildlife alike.
After the tour, there will be time to connect with other professionals over tea, coffee and pastries in the African Forest Classroom, with a direct view into the gorilla troop’s home.
What’s included
Out-of-hours entry to Bristol Zoo Project
Private guided tour of the African Forest exhibit
Tea or coffee and a pastry
Breakfast networking with views into the gorilla troop’s home
Event details
Time: 8:30am, it takes 5 to 10 mins to walk to the exhibit from the zoo entrance.
Location: Bristol Zoo Project, African Forest exhibit
Format: Guided tour followed by breakfast networking
Getting there
Bristol Zoo Project is located outside the city centre, so we encourage attendees to lift share where possible.
Public transport options are available, including Stagecoach Route 12, Y2C and First Bus routes 1/2. Please plan your journey in advance, as some walking routes from nearby bus stops may include short sections without a designated pedestrian crossing.
For more transport information, please refer to https://bristolzoo.org.uk/visit/find-us