Children create edible zoo garden

Young gardeners from Bristol have been invited to enter a competition to create an edible garden within the grounds of Bristol Zoo.

The winner will have the design built at the zoo with a planting day for the entrants to put the first plants in.

"We have never done anything like this before and it is a great way of sharing our grounds with the local community," said head of horticulture Eddie Mole.

Entries are split into two age-groups for infant and primary age children.

The competition, which is being run by Bristol Zoo in partnership with Bristol In Bloom, is open to schools, clubs and groups.

Mike Crook, chairman of Bristol In Bloom, said: "This is a wonderful project which raises children's awareness of where their food comes from.

"The fruits of their labourers will then be appreciated by all those who visit the zoo over the summer."

The winning garden will be a summer display only.