Bristol Zoo has explained why it has decided to put a historic bust of one of its most famous residents up for auction. The 1949 bronze bust of Alfred the Gorilla is among more than 300 items from ...

The zoo is currently home to the UK's oldest silverback gorilla. Credit: Jon Drew. Gorillas have been left "distressed" following a number of break-ins at the former site of Bristol Zoo.

Many items were sold for thousands of pounds, including the original carved stone bust of the iconic Bristol Zoo gorilla Alfred, which sold for £9,000. Another lot, a well-known half-gorilla ...

A gorilla enclosure has been targeted by a number of ‘distressing’ break-ins, following a viral Tik-Tok video that made false claims about their welfare. Keep up with the latest new videos ...

Keep up with the latest new videos with the Shots! Newsletter. In a video clip (click to play above), zookeepers explain why they have had to step up security after repeated break-ins at a gorilla ...

A zoo has increased security following repeated break ins at the gorilla enclosure - after rumours speculated the animals are not being looked after. Bristol Zoo Project has been dealing with ...