Bosses at Bristol Zoo Gardens and the Wild Place Project have confirmed that "first rate" security measures are in place to prevent animals escaping during severe weather events.
Bristol, as well as much of the country, has been battered by two huge storms this month, causing heavy flooding and disruption to travel.
During the turbulent conditions caused by Storm Ciara on February 9, a pack of wild dogs slaughtered 16 animals after escaping from a safari park.
Six deer and 10 sheep were killed when the dogs at West Midland Safari Park managed to get into a neighbouring enclosure through a gated entrance which had been damaged by the storm.
Dr Justin Morris, chief executive of Bristol Zoological Society, has now described the measures in place to prevent a similar incident taking place in Bristol.
In particular, he said enclosures and fences are checked daily while Bear Wood at the Wild Place Project is shut when winds exceed 35mph.
Dr Justin Morris said: “The safety measures at both Bristol Zoo Gardens and Wild Place Project are first rate.
"Enclosures, fences and trees are checked daily to ensure there are no issues resulting from the weather.
"But whenever there are storms or severe weather forecast animals are kept inside their houses during the night to ensure they remain safe.
“During extreme weather events when winds exceed 35mph we close all woodland including Bear Wood at Wild Place Project to ensure the safety of our visitors – other parts of Wild Place which are not within the woodland remain open.
"Further checks are made before areas are re-opened."
Storm Dennis brought disruption to Bristol and the Met Office during the weekend, with the Met Office referring to it as a 'bomb cyclone'.
On Saturday (February 15), the adverse conditions caused a tree to fall onto Brockley Combe Road near Bristol Airport, blocking it in both directions while dozens of flights to and from the airport were cancelled.
Meanwhile, a tree has come down on a block of flats in Hanham, crashing in to a girl's bedroom, while Clarence Road in Redcliffe was blocked by a large tree.
