A new artwork at London Zoo has been confirmed to be by Banksy, marking his ninth London artwork in nine days.

The new piece, located on a shutter at the zoo’s entrance, shows one gorilla to raise it allowing many birds to escape, while the eyes of other animals seem to linger in the darkness.

The work, which the artist has posted on his official Instagram account, appears to link to previous pieces, with animals scattered across London out of their natural habitat.

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What does it symbolize?

Speculation on the meaning of this artwork varies, with some commenting that it is an “anti-zoo message” and others calling it a “tribute to London Zoo”.

Banksy’s latest graffiti campaign began last week when a wild goat appeared near Kew Bridge, in Richmond, west London.

This was followed by murals of elephants, monkeys, a wolf, pelicans and a cat, which appeared at various locations in the capital – and swimming piranhas which appeared overnight at a police box in the City of London on Sunday.

Fans thought the streak could end at the end of last week – but another mural of a rhino appearing to mount an old silver Nissan Micra was found yesterday.

After the gorilla’s artwork was discovered, London Zoo media manager Rebecca Blanchard told Sky News: “This is his incredible new mural. It is at our entrance and will be available for people to see and admire. It’s very nice.”