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Crane your necks at Wild Place’s new resident
Wild Place Project has been granted planning permission to transform 1.8 acres of land into a £1.1 million giraffe haven, an addition to their existing Edge of Africa exhibit.
The new exhibit will include a watering hole for Wild Place’s resident zebra and eland populations, as well as welcoming the new giraffes.
This is not your everyday zoo experience, however, as visitors will get the opportunity to come, literally, face-to-face with these African giants via a raised viewing platform, as well as being able to hand-feed them.
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You can also expect themed dwellings and tiered seating for a full-blown wildlife bonanaza.
It is hoped that this personal experience will help educate the public on the majestic giraffe, as well as aiding their conservation.
Bristol Zoological Society head of conservation Dr Grainne McCabe said: “Kordofan giraffe are in very serious trouble in the wild. With threats from habitat loss due to huge herds of cattle present in the area and poaching for bushmeat, these iconic animals are disappearing quickly and quietly towards extinction.
“If nothing is done to protect them, there is a real chance they will be lost forever.”
Nigel Simpson, the head of operations at Wild Place, says he cannot wait for the summer when the project is expected to be completed: “This has been a long time coming and is a result of lots of planning and hard work.
“We are thrilled that the time has come that we can finally announce our exciting plans and welcome these majestic animals to north Bristol.”
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