Enter from just £5 and you could win one of two unique Gorilla Keeper Experiences at Bristol Zoo Project, while supporting our African Forest Appeal.
Come face to face with Bristol’s iconic much-loved troop of Critically Endangered western lowland gorillas in their new home, African Forest.
You can also be in with the chance to win an adorable gorilla plush toy and zoo tickets.
Begin your adventure with refreshments at Courtyard Café, then head straight to the new African Forest habitat for a guided tour from Bristol Zoological Society’s Director of Conservation and Science, Brian Zimmerman.
Be one of the first to explore this amazing new habitat with Brian, from the African grey parrot breeding aviaries to the underwater viewing tank for Critically Endangered slender-snouted crocodiles and extremely threatened West African freshwater fish.
Then, head to the Gorilla House to join Curator of Mammals, Sarah Gedman. With Sarah to guide you, you’ll meet the gorilla troop and take them through their daily routine, making sure they have everything they need.
Although the Gorilla Keeper Experience is just for you, you can bring a loved one to share your visit to Bristol Zoo Project and see all the amazing animals while you're working with the gorillas. The keepers have booked you a table at Basecamp Pizzeria for two, so you and your guest can catch up over lunch about all the amazing things you've been doing!
Your adventure doesn't end there. Spend the rest of the day exploring Bristol Zoo Project at your leisure. Plus, with a £50 gift voucher for the zoo shop, you can take home a special souvenir to remember your incredible day.
Please note that this experience is for age 18+
Win a family and friends day out like no other at Bristol Zoo Project! You’ll start by meeting our Curator of Mammals, Sarah Gedman, at the Gorilla House and hearing about how we care for the troop. This is your chance to ask everything you want to know about their new home and find out what’s involved in being a gorilla keeper!
Once you’ve enjoyed your time with the gorillas, your guide will then take you to meet the other species in African Forest include the cheeky cherry-crowned mangabeys, African grey parrots and the slender-snouted crocodile and West African fish in the underwater viewing tank.
You’ll enjoy a mid-morning break at Courtyard Café as well as lunch in Basecamp Pizzeria. With a £50 gift voucher to select a souvenir from the shop, this will be a day your family / friends will never forget!
Please note that up to five participants can take part in this experience.
We're giving away four adorable eco-friendly Bristol Zoo Project branded gorilla plushies! These plushies are not just irresistibly cute, but also made from 100% recycled plastic, making them an environmentally conscious choice.
We have two sets of family tickets for you to experience Bristol Zoo Project on any day you choose! Immerse yourself in the wonders of wildlife, discovering amazing animals from around the globe while learning about our vital conservation projects dedicated to protecting these incredible creatures and their habitats.
Head over to our Crowdfunder page and select how many tickets you would like to purchase. Each ticket gives you one entry into the prize draw.
£5: 1 entry
£20: 10 entries
£50: 20 entries
£100: 50 entries and an invite to visit African Forest before public opening
£150: 80 entries and an African Forest supporter plaque
£250: 120 entries and a tree planted in your name in African Forest including a bespoke support plaque
Last entry date: 11.59pm on Friday 10 October 2025
Draw date: 13 October 2025
Every ticket purchased directly supports our African Forest Appeal. African Forest is the first habitat to be built as part of the new conservation zoo development at Bristol Zoo Project. By purchasing a ticket, you'll be helping to support this phase of the development and further enable our teams to safeguard the future of precious species in the wild. The more tickets you purchase, the greater your impact!
Thank you for supporting our raffle. These terms and conditions refer to our online 'Win a VIP Gorilla Keeper Experience' raffle draw.
No person under 18 years of age is allowed to buy tickets.
The VIP Gorilla Keeper Experience prize is suitable for one person aged 18+. The family and friends prize is suitable for all ages. Those under 15 years old will need to be accompanied by an adult when visiting Bristol Zoo Project.
The promoter of this raffle is Bristol Zoological Society, Hollywood Mansion House, Hollywood Lane, Bristol BS10 7TW. Registered Charity Number 1104986 (England & Wales).
Bristol Zoological Society is registered with South Gloucestershire Council to operate this raffle under registration number 452.
Responsible Person: Katherine Grant, Membership, Individual Giving and Legacy Manager, Bristol Zoological Society, Hollywood Mansion House, Hollywood Lane, Bristol BS10 7TW
The cost of each entry is £5. Players may purchase multiple tickets and payment must be in advance of entry into the draw.
Raffle tickets will be entered into the draw only when the whole payment is received.
As of 1 April 2020, credit card transactions will not be accepted for online or phone purchases of raffle tickets. This is in response to legislative changes by the Gambling Commission. Debit cards will continue to be accepted.
Any entries received after the closing date will be treated as donations.
There are no refunds.
A random number generator is used to select raffle prize winners.
Prizes will be allocated in order of the tickets being drawn from the first prize down to the last one.
The winners will be notified by phone and/or email within 3 days of the draw date.
The result of the raffle draw is final. No correspondence will be entered into. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase (this will be emailed to you following your raffle ticket purchase, please ensure you enter the correct contact details when making payment).
Prizes will be arranged with the prize winners and must be claimed and/or used within 6 months following the draw date.
The Charity will make all reasonable attempts to contact prize winners during this time.
All profits from the raffle will go towards our African Forest appeal. If we are fortunate enough to meet our appeal target of £100,000, all donations over this amount will be put towards Bristol Zoological Society's conservation work, so you can be sure your donation is going where it is most needed.
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