Banksy’s London Zoo mural has been removed for “safekeeping”

"We’re keen to properly preserve this moment in our history," the zoo wrote Banksy ’s ninth and final animal-themed mural across London has been removed by the London Zoo for “safekeeping” – find out more below. The nine-piece series first began on Monday (August 5) with a stencilled goat mural perching precariously on a ledge in Richmond , followed on Tuesday by two elephants almost touching trunks outside windows in Chelsea. Since then, Banky has revealed a new animal-themed mural every day until August 13.

Banksy goat mural. Credit: Carl Court/Getty Last Tuesday (August 13), the elusive Banksy premiered the ninth and final animal mural on the shutters of the London Zoo, which depicts a gorilla lifting up the shutters for other animals to escape. On Friday (August 16), the London Zoo confirmed that it has removed the painting for its “safekeeping”.

It wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “The artwork will be removed from public display on Friday evening for its safekeeping and to make full use of our entrance during the busy summer period. We hope as many of you as possible will be able to visit the piece tomorrow!” Last chance to visit 🦍 The artwork will be removed from public display on Friday evening for its safekeeping and to make full use of our entrance during the busy summer period. We hope as many of you as possible will be able to visit the piece tomorrow! #Banksy pic.

twitter.com/LwlCjwHc0M — London Zoo (@zsllondonzoo) August 15, 2024 The following.