A New Pumping Station “Snapped Up” at Bristol Zoo Croc House

This spring, Bristol Zoo set out on a bold project: relocating the rich, diverse Central African Forest of Monte Alén National Park in Equatorial Guinea to Southwest England. Standout attractions include the new Crocodile House, where Critically Endangered slender-snouted crocodiles will live alongside rare freshwater fish from Cameroon. The goal is to create a living, breathing slice of West Africa - complete with natural plants, basking areas with heat lamps, and carefully maintained water and air temperatures.

The Challenge

Creating this habitat posed a unique challenge: treating water from the crocodile pool and backwash from the filter system in a way that's safe, reliable, and environmentally friendly.

Therefore, a robust and truly fit-for-purpose pumping system was required, suited to the unique nature of the application.

The Solution

T-T provided a Jupiter® package pumping station to tackle the challenge. Key features included:

• A robust, single moulded chamber construction: 4.5m deep chamber with 50mm ABS pipework, ideal for the application and drainage infrastructure.  15.5m³ capacity.
• Robust submersible pumps: DGO50 Vortex Impeller pumps, cast iron construction, silicon carbide mechanical seals with an impeller design most suited for fibrous and solid heavy waste waters.
• Preassembled, factory tested: Internal pipework, non-return valves, and control panel fitted before delivery for fast, hassle-free installation.
• Fully automated controls: Manufactured and tested in-house by T-T Controls®, a division of T-T.  Reliable and inclusive of application-relevant features and alarms.
• Effective solid waste management: Smooth internal walls and integral benching ensure that waste cannot accumulate over time, resulting in system failure.
• Custom-engineered: Built specifically for Bristol Zoo’s Crocodile House to maintain precise water and environmental conditions.

Thanks to T-T’s precision, backed by T-T’s unique BBA (British Board of Agrement) accreditation for such a product of this type, the pumping station now reliably manages the waste waters from the crocodile and fish habitats. The Jupiter® ensures optimal conditions for the animals while providing a safe, durable, and low-maintenance solution, exactly what a world-class zoo project demands.

Why Jupiter® Works for Projects Like This

The Jupiter® Package Pumping Station is part of T-T’s broader Planet® Range, which has been BBA-accredited since 2006. With over 10,000 units installed worldwide and zero structural failures, these stations provide:

• Guaranteed, repeated quality and performance
• Available within short lead times, often from stock.
• Suitable for any applications service waste or surface waters.
• Accredited, allowing consultants to specify with confidence
• Risks mitigated
• Reliability provided
• Compliant with all applicable regulations, certified as such
• Supports any building control process from day 1.

Whether it’s a zoo, hospital, hotel, domestic development or complex, T-T can deliver a bespoke pumping solution tailored to your site’s needs.

Pumping stations are a specialised product, and designs should reflect the needs and risks of the application. Focused on your project success, not our own, contact the experts on 01630 647200 or email pumpingstations@ttpumps.com