YouTube film of Gorilla Flotilla

Bristol Zoo has posted a film of the Gorilla Flotilla on YouTube

Bitton Station - new home to Bert

Contrary to earlier posts, my gorilla Bert is not to be seen outside Bristol Zoo, but at Bitton Station.
Bitton Station is part of The Avon Valley Railway.  Volunteers have restored this bit of the Midland Railway Line, and run steam trains from there throughout the summer.  See the timetable here.

Bitton Station is also on the Bristol - Bath Cyclepath, a 13 mile off-road route for walkers and cyclists between the two cities.  There is a picnic area, pub, river and horse-riding route in the area.  The nearby Willsbridge Mill is part of a Avon Wildlife Trust reserve, with an education centre.  See all the things happening and available in the area here.

Noah (currently outside Bristol Zoo)

Meanwhile, another gorilla sponsored by Mama Bear's Day Nursery, which went on the gorilla flotilla, is the gorilla greeting visitors to Bristol Zoo.  It represents animals in pairs, and is called Noah.

BBC slideshows of Gorilla Flotilla

Both CBBC 
and BBC Bristol have slideshows of the WOW Gorillas in Bristol Docks.

Gorilla Flotilla, Bristol Docks - THIS MORNING

Some of the gorillas will be taking a Ferry trip around Bristol Docks in 3 boats this morning, starting about 11.15am.  See them in the vicinity of the Centre, Arnolfini, M-Shed, and Thekla.

Some other gorillas will be watching from near the Arnolfini.

For further details of the Gorilla Flotilla itinerary and other Wow Gorilla info, click link.

HTV West report on the secret hideaway of the gorillas

HTV Report on WOW Gorillas  
(Wed 15 June 2001)

See the news report by clicking on the orange link above.

Waiting to leave (or just getting some fresh air because of varnish-spraying)

With an UpFest gorilla behind

Naming the animals