Reviews

Amy Weeks
June 2011

"Just a short note to say how impressed I was today with the ZooRopia staff. I dont think I've encountered a nicer bunch of people in any environment who seem more interested in their customers and their enjoyment.

Please pass on my thanks."

Penny Smith (mother of Emily)
April 2011

“I wanted to write to let you know that when I was at the Zoo yesterday I overheard one of your Staff on ZooRopia talking to a young girl who was struggling to complete the course. He was amazingly skillfull, encouraging and used pyschological methods to aid the girl to continue on and succeed.

I must say, as a qualified Youth Worker myself, I was very impressed with his interaction with her it was a joy to hear! If only all young people had the same encouragement in schools! I have worked with many young people who have been put off physical challenges by bullying and misunderstandings by adults but the way this person worked was perfect: encouraging, confident and yet gentle enough to engage the girl's bravery.

We had a good day at the Zoo!”

Terri Manfredi, Youth Worker
July 2010

“My class of Y6 pupils, plus myself and 2 other adults, completed ZooRopia on the morning of Friday 18th June 2010. It was great fun & the children thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The team in charge were friendly, helpful and supportive, encouraging the children to progress through the course. Prior to our visit communication regarding numbers, appropriate dress and a pre-prepared risk assessment was quick and helpful. I wouldn't hesitate about bringing a class again.”

Alison Read, Y6 Teacher, Courtney Primary School, Kingswood
June 2010

"The course was challenging, safe and exhilarating. The staff were brilliant, I cannot praise them enough, I was very impressed. The children loved it, they went on twice and then thought that we should come back again the next day."

Sian Hickey, Kate, Adam and Arianna
June 2009

"My wife and I are regular visitors to the zoo, and in recent weeks we’ve watched your new attraction taking shape. On Monday we visited the zoo with our daughter-in-law and her three children. When Reuben, who is 11, saw ZooRopia he wanted to have a go and it was just the excuse I needed to go along with him. We both found the experience challenging and exciting. Reuben was also very impressed that his 73 year-old granddad was willing to have a go. I would like to congratulate Bristol Zoo on this great new attraction.Thank you and keep up the good work."

John Jenkins
July 2009

“ZooRopia is an assault course that you climb around and get an aerial view of the animals. At the end there is a zip wire – who wouldn’t want to do that? It was awesome – I’ve never laughed so much.”

Dev, BBC Radio 1 early breakfast show presenter.
September 2009