If you would like to carry out research at Bristol Zoo Gardens or ask for information regarding your research topic or a research questionnaire, please read these guidelines compiled by the BIAZA Research Group.
Zoo Research
The Zoo’s research programme, managed through Bristol Conservation and Science Foundation (BCSF), seeks to make a significant contribution to species and habitat conservation through providing a greater understanding of the ecology, health, welfare and optimal husbandry of the animal and plant species in the Zoo's living collections. The Zoo also conducts research relevant to BCSF's field conservation programmes and conservation education programmes.
Bristol Zoo Gardens offers a range of opportunities to conduct research under our ‘Research for Conservation’ Programme. This can be short-term research projects required as part of a BSc or MSc course in a relevant field (biological sciences, veterinary science or social sciences), sandwich year placements, PhD projects or voluntary research experience placements. We also offer ‘Young Researchers’ placements for A-level students aged 16 or over.The Zoo moreover welcomes externally supervised students/researchers who wish to conduct research projects that are compatible with our Research Policy.
Research proposal form
If you are ready to submit your research proposal to Bristol Zoo Gardens (and you've read the guidelines) please use this research proposal form
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Research for conservation leaflet
For information on the application process, please download our 'Research for conservation' leaflet here
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