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An artwork appearing on the shutters of London Zoo has been confirmed as the latest and final image in Banksy’s surprise animal art trail across London.
It shows a gorilla lifting the shutter to release a sea lion and birds, while other animals appear to look on from the inside.
It is the ninth Banksy to appear in as many days in the capital.
His latest work follows images that have popped up each morning since 5 August across London of a goat, elephants, monkeys, a wolf, pelicans, a cat, piranhas and a rhinoceros.
Final work in series
The BBC has been told by Banksy’s team this is to be the final work of the series, which has captured the attention of Banksy followers for more than a week.
The artist appears to have installed the works overnight on each occasion.
Crowds have been seen gathering after passers-by have spotted the works each morning, with many posting photos on social media.
Typically, Banksy has confirmed he is behind the creations at 13:00 BST each day, however, he has already announced the latest work on his Instagram page.
ZSL London Zoo responded on its own Instagram account: “Have our animals been helping to make people smile all over London this week?”
