OUR STORY & VALUES
It started with a desire
to transform enclosures
to homes.
After 29 years of helming one of the world’s top ten zoos, the Singapore Zoological Gardens, Night Safari and Jurong Bird Park, Bernard Harrison decided it was time to don his wings and transform zoos around the world with his concept of an immersive wildlife experience - making animals visible to people within their natural habitats.
He enlisted top talents in the industry who were passionate about zoo transformation and together, they embarked on a journey to make an impact on the industry while cultivating strong friendships over their shared respect for nature.
Two decades and a hundred projects (and counting) later, Bernard Harrison and Friends has gained a reputation globally for its creative, lateral and innovative ideas that set the foundation for some of the world’s most natural, immersive and ecologically
responsible zoos.
From conceptual planning to operational
excellence, we hold ourselves to the
highest standards.
Boldly creative
No two zoos are the same, be it in design or site. We tailor each zoo concept to harness the potential of the site, while pushing the boundaries of creativity and bringing fresh, innovative ideas to the table with every project.
OUR CONSERVATION EFFORTS
The Bernard Harrison and Friends Conservation Award
A member of the Pan-African Association of Zoos & Aquariums (PAAZA), Bernard Harrison and Friends actively champions conservation efforts in the African continent with the annual Bernard Harrison and Friends Conservation Award that recognises individuals with outstanding contributions in animal conservation, research and well-being.
From recovery programmes for endangered species and significant contributions in scientific animal research to improvements and excellence in zoo keeping, the Bernard Harrison and Friends Conservation Award has played a part since 2008 in driving forward continued conservation efforts and respect for the natural world in Africa.
Mutuuza Nganda,
2023
Zoo Keeper, Uganda Wildlife Education Centre
(Entebbe Zoo)
Narinda Beukes
(nee Pentz), 2016
Assistant Director, Cango Wildlife Ranch
James Musinguzi,
2014
Executive Director, Uganda Wildlife Education Centre
