Westbury Wildlife Park reopens next month after being closed for two decades

Bristol’s long awaited Westbury-on-Trym wildlife park is set to reopen next month after more than two decades of closure.

The Westbury Wildlife Park Foundation announced news of its re-launch to thousands of its Facebook followers on April 15.

Board trustees Kira Emslie and her partner Jonathan Ashby, leaders of the year long regeneration project said: “From the 6th May the gates will finally be open.

“We have worked hard through rain, shine and snow every day with the help of the community and volunteers.

“We are incredibly excited to say, the park is ready to open.”

Board trustees Kira Emslie and her partner Jonathan Ashby (Westbury Wildlife Park Foundation/Facebook)

What can visitors expect on the opening weekend?

• A BBQ on the Sundays on both weekends

• An onsite coffee wagon

• Competitions for kids on Saturday and Sunday

• Wildlife workshops

Westbury-on-Trym Wildlife Park, August 1966 (Bristol Post)

When will the park open?

Opening will be held over two weekends from Thursday, May 6, to Sunday, May 9, and Thursday, May 13, to Sunday, May 16.

There will be free entry with a limited capacity every weekend until October.

Tickets are free and have no age restrictions but entry will be in line with park rules.

To reserve a ticket click here for the park’s website