It was a family-friendly zoo home to roughly 900 birds and mammals until it closed in September 2002 – but what became of the site?

It was a family-friendly zoo home to roughly 900 birds and mammals until it closed in September 2002 – but what became of the site?

The famous wildlife park entertained families for 27 years before closing down forever - now it lies desolate and abandoned, with nature reclaiming its derelict premises.

The Zoo closed its gates for good after running up around £3.5 million in debt and failing to renew its licence due to animal welfare concerns, ending over 50 years of history