Prince Edward stepped out for a lively day at Bristol Zoo Project on Tuesday in his role as Patron with a hands-on visit ahead of the busy Easter period.
The Duke was given a behind-the-scenes look at preparations to welcome visitors back to see the zoo’s troop of gorillas, which are being gradually reintroduced to the public.
Edward even helped prepare food for the animals and got a taste of the daily routine involved in their care.
During his visit, the Duke also spoke about the importance of protecting wildlife.
He pointed out that many endangered species face growing threats due to the loss of their natural habitats rather than direct danger to the animals themselves.
And also talked about the vital connection between species and their environments, emphasizing how closely connected ecosystems are.
“I’m delighted that we’ve created this brilliant new facility for the gorillas and the primates here, which will hopefully give them a very different experience and you’ll see them mingling with others,” he said.
The upgraded room gives the animals greater freedom to interact and move, while at the same time giving visitors a closer insight into their behaviour.
