Bristol Zoo Gardens
Bristol Zoo Gardens
Following a decision to vacate the site, we advised Bristol Zoological Society on the future use of the much-loved Bristol Zoo site., which has involved selling the site with residential consent to fund future animal conservation work.
We helped to achieve a lasting legacy for the zoo site which is a locally-registered garden and contains six listed structures and other historic buildings including bespoke animal enclosures.
We advised on the creative reuse and adaptation of these buildings as well as the thoughtful introduction of striking and playful residential architecture by Perkins + Will (Penoyre & Prasad), to create a distinctive sense of place for this unique and exotic site.
Planning permission was granted in April 2023.
Client: Bristol Zoological Society
Architect: Penoyre & Prasad
Images: Courtesy of the architect