Overview

• Anna Ryder Richardson, known for her role on BBC’s Changing Rooms, transitioned to zoo management in 2008 after purchasing Manor Wildlife Park with her ex-husband.
• The couple invested heavily in renovations, including a £300,000 rhino house, and introduced species such as lions and zebras, but the financial strain contributed to their 2017 divorce.
• Following the divorce, Richardson was embroiled in a lengthy legal battle over ownership of the zoo, which she described as a 'horrid limbo.'
• In October 2024, the dispute was resolved, allowing Richardson to resume her role as the zoo’s operator and focus on its future development.
• Richardson has expressed excitement about her return, highlighting ambitious plans to enhance Manor Wildlife Park as a key Welsh tourist attraction.