Prize draws on Crowdfunder
Individual prize draws are not promoted or endorsed by Crowdfunder.
Win a VIP Gorilla Keeper Experience!
Bristol, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Aim
Enter now to support our African Forest appeal and win a VIP gorilla keeper experience. Your entry makes a real difference—thank you!
The Prize
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.
What you could win:
Individual Prize: A VIP Gorilla Keeper Experience
Begin your adventure with refreshments at the 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 are working with the gorillas. The keepers have booked you a table at Basecamp Pizzeria for two, so you 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+
Family & Friends Prize: Meet the gorilla keepers and the African Forest species
Win a family & 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 including the cheeky 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 the Courtyard Café as well as lunch in Basecamp Pizzaria. 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.
Runner up prizes:
Adorable gorilla plush toys
We're giving away four adorable eco- friendly Bristol Zoo Project branded gorilla These plushies are not just irresistibly cute but also made from 100% recycled plastic, making them an environmentally conscious choice.
Family tickets to Bristol Zoo Project!
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.
The Cause
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 will 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!
How to Enter
Simply select how many tickets you would like to purchase. Each ticket gives you one entry into the prize draw.
Tickets:
- £5: 1 entry
- £20: 5 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
Enter now to make a gorill-iant difference for wildlife!
This project successfully funded on 10th October 2025