" 

 == Controversies == 

 There is a section in the article titled 'alleged links with the circus' I propose that the text copied below should be deleted as it isn't relevant- the claims were found to be grossly unfair or notable. The content also does't fit with the section heading. 

 Earlier in the year, the Western Animal Rights Network (WARN) and the Captive Animals Protection Society (CAPS) made several claims of animal cruelty against the zoo, and charged that it regularly culled animals during winter months to reduce costs. The zoo denied these charges and explained that it had euthanised some chickens to protect the quality of the flock.[21] In March 2010, an investigation by North Somerset Council into the claims made found that all CAPS allegations of animal cruelty against the zoo were ""grossly unfair"". However, zoo inspectors said there were some failures to comply with the Secretary of State's Standards of Modern Zoo Practice. As a result, tighter licence conditions were imposed including bringing independent vets in to check every six months.[22] 

   "